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SB2 SD2 HD1
Homelessness; Treatment; Auditor; Study; Medicaid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Auditor, with the assistance of the Department of Human Services, to conduct a study to assess the impact of using Medicaid funds to provide coverage for the treatment for homelessness. Requires the Auditor to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SB2 HD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
GREEN, S. CHANG, RUDERMAN, K. Rhoads |
HHS, FIN |
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SB7 SD2
Supportive Housing Services; Medicaid; Homelessness; Department of Human Services; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Requires the department of human services, in collaboration with the department of health, to review the progress of the Hawaii pathways project pilot and continue to pursue efforts to utilize medicaid to provide supportive housing services for chronically homeless individuals. Provides considerations for the department in planning for the expansion of supportive housing services provided through medicaid managed care plans. Requires the department to report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GREEN, S. CHANG, K. RHOADS |
HHS, FIN |
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SB11
Executive Office on Homeless Identity Protection; Identification; Personal Property; Recovery
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Protects homeless individuals from having their personal property taken from a state or county agency without proper documentation procedures and the ability to recovery property from the agency. Establishes the executive office on homeless identity protection to assist homeless individuals with recovering government-issued identification documents. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HMS/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
GREEN, GALUTERIA |
HMS/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB14
Minimum Wage; Employment; Living Wage Report
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Increases minimum wage to $11.00 per hour beginning 01/01/19, $12.00 per hour beginning 01/01/20, $13.00 per hour beginning 01/01/21, $14.00 per hour beginning 01/01/22, and $15.00 per hour beginning 01/01/2023. Requires DBEDT to conduct assessment on living wage in Hawaii and submit report to legislature on its findings by 01/01/2020. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/ETT, WAM. |
GREEN, S. CHANG, K. RHOADS, Ihara, Ruderman |
LBR/ETT, WAM |
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SB16
Marijuana; Possession; Decriminalization; School Zones
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Decriminalizes the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana. Creates a civil penalty for possession of marijuana on school property or in open possession in a school zone. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/EDU, JDC. |
GREEN, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Galuteria |
PSM/EDU, JDC |
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SB17
Marijuana; Driving Under the Influence
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Establishes, for cases of marijuana, a minimum blood concentration content of tetrahydrocannabinol for the offense of driving under the influence of intoxicants. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/TRE, JDC. |
GREEN |
PSM/TRE, JDC |
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SB18
Driving Under the Influence; Blood Alcohol Content
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold of blood alcohol content for the offense of driving under the influence of an intoxicant. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE, JDC. |
GREEN |
TRE, JDC |
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SB21 SD2 HD1
Child Care; Penalties; Department of Human Services
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Increases monetary penalties for violating the laws relating to child care facilities. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to refer to the Attorney General or respective county police department any intentional, knowing, or reckless violation of the laws relating to child care facilities or certain criminal offenses. (SB21 HD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, JUD, referral sheet 2 |
GREEN, Baker, Keith-Agaran |
HHS, JUD |
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SB23
Agricultural Theft Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the department of agriculture to establish a two-year agricultural theft pilot project to focus on investigating and prosecuting agricultural theft or agricultural vandalism in the county of Hawaii. Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the office of the prosecuting attorney, county of Hawaii, to assist in implementing the pilot project. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to AEN/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
GREEN, Inouye |
AEN/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB24
Agricultural Theft Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the department of agriculture to establish a two-year agricultural theft pilot project to focus on investigating and prosecuting agricultural theft or agricultural vandalism in the county of Hawaii. Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the office of the prosecuting attorney, county of Hawaii, to assist in implementing the pilot project. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to AEN/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
GREEN, Inouye |
AEN/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB25
County of Hawaii; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit; Prosecuting Attorney; Grant-in-Aid; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the county of Hawaii office of the prosecuting attorney for the career criminal prosecution unit. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
GREEN, RUDERMAN, Inouye |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB27 SD1 HD1
Medicaid; Adult Dental Benefits; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO RESTORE BASIC ADULT DENTAL BENEFITS TO MEDICAID ENROLLEES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services (DHS) to restore basic adult dental benefits to Medicaid enrollees. Requires DHS to obtain the maximum federal matching funds available for this expenditure. (SB27 HD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
GREEN, S. CHANG, K. RHOADS, Galuteria |
HHS, FIN |
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SB29 SD1
Environmental Protection; Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Penalties
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Establishes pesticide buffer zones for sensitive areas beginning on July 1, 2018. Establishes penalties for violations. Requires the Department of Agriculture, based on input from the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, to adopt rules that determine amounts, distances, and wind speeds relating to pesticide buffer zones, within 18 months of the effective date. (SD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to AEN, CPH/JDC. |
GREEN, S. Chang, Ihara, K. Rhoads, Ruderman |
AEN, CPH/JDC |
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SB55 SD1
Kalo; State Food Dish; Lu‘au Month
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Designates kalo as the official state food dish. Designates the month of June as "Lu‘au Month" in Hawaii. (SD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/HWN. |
ENGLISH |
JDC/HWN |
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SB67
International Affairs
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB68
Sister States
RELATING TO SISTER STATES.
Short form bill. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB69
Arts
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Short form bill. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB70
Justice
RELATING TO JUSTICE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB71
Courts
RELATING TO COURTS.
Short form bill. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB72
Elections
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Short form bill. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB73
Employment
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Short form bill. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB74
Open Government
RELATING TO OPEN GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB105
State Employees; Air Travel; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Carbon Offset Program
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires state agencies to participate in a carbon offset program to offset carbon emissions caused by their employees' air travel. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and administer a carbon offset program. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to AEN/GVO/WTL, WAM/LBR. |
K. RHOADS |
AEN/GVO/WTL, WAM/LBR |
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SB106
Elections; Ballots; Party Affiliations or Nonpartisanship of Candidates
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Deletes required references to party affiliations or nonpartisanship on primary, general, and special election ballots. Applies to all general, primary, and special elections beginning in 2017. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
K. RHOADS (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB108
Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD)
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Requires law enforcement agencies, including county police departments, to make personnel knowledgeable in the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) approach. Requires law enforcement officers, including county police officers, to implement the LEAD approach. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
K. RHOADS |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB535 |
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SB112
Liquor; Honolulu Liquor Commission; Noise Violations; Penalties
RELATING TO NOISE.
Establishes enhanced penalties for multiple noise violations by a licensee in a county with a population of 500,000 or more during a single calendar year. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/CPH, JDC. |
K. RHOADS |
PSM/CPH, JDC |
HB265 |
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SB115
Voter Registration; Verification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the office of elections to join the Electronic Registration Information Center and share information with counties to encourage voter participation and ensure integrity of voter registration rolls. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/PSM, WAM. |
K. RHOADS |
JDC/PSM, WAM |
HB173 |
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SB120
Marijuana; Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Schedule I Drugs
RELATING TO THE SCHEDULING OF MARIJUANA.
Requires the Department of Public Safety to reassess the classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug under state law and to report its findings to the Legislature. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
K. RHOADS |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB122 SD2
Mental Health; Admission; Examination; Treatment; Notice; Hearings; Involuntary Hospitalization; Assisted Community Treatment
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Entitles designated family members and other interested persons of a person having a mental health emergency to: notice of emergency admission, examination, and hospitalization. Entitles designated family members and other interested persons to the option to be present in the courtroom for a hearing on a petition for involuntary hospitalization or assisted community treatment and the option to receive copies of hearing transcripts or recordings, unless the court determines that the interests of justice require otherwise. Requires notice of discharge and voluntary inpatient treatment when forensic and non-forensic patients are civilly committed to individuals specified in the order of commitment. Requires the court to adjourn or continue a hearing on a petition for involuntary hospitalization or assisted community treatment for failure to timely notify designated persons, with certain exceptions. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2) |
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1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, JUD, referral sheet 1 |
K. RHOADS |
HHS, JUD |
HB250 |
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SB127 SD1
Discrimination in Rental Transactions; Source of Income; Advertisements
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits discrimination based on lawful source of income in rental transactions, including advertisements for available rental dwelling units. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
K. RHOADS |
CPH, JDC |
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SB128
Elections; Ballot; Arrangement of Names
RELATING TO ARRANGEMENT OF CANDIDATE NAMES ON BALLOTS.
Requires candidate names to be randomized on individual ballets and across precincts. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
K. RHOADS |
JDC |
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SB129
Crosswalk Safety; Pedestrians
RELATING TO CROSSWALK SAFETY.
Clarifies when a pedestrian is crossing the roadway within a crosswalk for pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks and when a pedestrian is lawfully within an intersection or adjacent crosswalk for traffic control signal purposes. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE, JDC. |
K. RHOADS |
TRE, JDC |
HB729 |
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SB131
Grants; Empower O‘ahu; Weed and Seed Strategy; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WEED AND SEED STRATEGY.
Appropriates funds as a grant to Empower O‘ahu to maintain and expand the weed and seed strategy, which is a collaborative effort to reclaim, restore, and rebuild communities. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
K. RHOADS |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB134 SD1
University of Hawaii; Smoking; Tobacco; Electronic Smoking Devices; Prohibition
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Prohibits smoking and tobacco use, including the use of electronic smoking devices, by any person on the premises of the University of Hawaii. Takes effect 1/7/2059. (SD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS/HED, LAB, referral sheet 1 |
K. KAHELE (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/HED, LAB |
HB429 |
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SB138
Code of Ethics; University of Hawaii; Technology Transfer Activities
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Makes certain sections of the State Code of Ethics inapplicable to technology transfer activities sponsored by University of Hawaii if the activities comply with the regulatory framework and research compliance program approved by the Board of Regents. Requires the Board of Regents to submit written status reports. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HRE/ETT, JDC. |
K. KAHELE (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE/ETT, JDC |
HB425 |
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SB139
University of Hawaii; Rulemaking; Open Public Meetings; Adoption of Policy
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RULEMAKING.
Substitutes the rulemaking requirements of Chapter 91, HRS, for the adoption of certain University of Hawaii policies with the open public meeting requirements of chapter 92, HRS. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HRE, JDC. |
K. KAHELE (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, JDC |
HB426 |
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SB145 SD1
Fitness to Proceed; Examination; Department of Health
RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS OF FITNESS TO PROCEED.
Clarifies provisions regarding examinations of defendants' fitness to proceed in the prosecution. Authorizes the department of health and department of public safety to enter into an agreement concerning the transfer of detainees in a community correctional center. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS/PBS, JUD, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER |
HHS/PBS, JUD |
HB555 |
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SB146 SD2
Medical Treatment; Treatment Over Objection; Administrative Authorization Process; Administrative Orders
RELATING TO ORDERS FOR TREATMENT OVER OBJECTION.
Permits an administrative order to overcome a patient's objection to medical treatment. Establishes criteria for medical treatment over objection and the administrative authorization process for administratively ordering medical treatment over objection. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, JUD, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER |
HHS, JUD |
HB554 |
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SB147
Infectious and Communicable Diseases; Examination; Treatment; Repeal
RELATING TO THE REPEAL OF SECTION 325-15, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Repeals Section 325-15, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which requires United States citizens or nationals to submit a medical examination report to the Department of Health within sixty days of returning to the State under certain conditions. |
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1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER |
HHS, FIN |
HB558 |
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SB152
Commercial Marine Licenses; DLNR
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL MARINE LICENSES.
Requires commercial marine license applicants to appear in front of DLNR in person. Prohbits DLNR from issuing or renewing a commercial marine license to an alien crew member who has not been granted permission to land temporarily pursuant to federal law. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to WTL/JDC. |
K. RHOADS, Gabbard |
WTL/JDC |
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SB153 SD1
Police Reports; Access; Murder and Manslaughter Offenses
RELATING TO POLICE REPORTS.
Allows surviving immediate family members of murder or manslaughter victims to access a copy of the closing report prepared by the investigating police department, upon the conclusion of all criminal and civil proceedings that arose from the offense. (SD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
K. RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
HB222 |
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SB157
Order of Hawaii Medal
RELATING TO THE ORDER OF HAWAII MEDAL.
Creates the order of Hawaii medal to be awarded by the governor each year to those individuals who have brought high honor to the State of Hawaii through their meritorious service or outstanding achievements which have significantly impacted the scientific, technical, medical, business, educational, or cultural fields in Hawaii, or other societal values of our State. Specifies that the design of the order of Hawaii medal and the criteria for awarding the medal shall be in the discretion of the governor, who may designate up to five individuals per year to receive the medal. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
S. CHANG |
JDC, WAM |
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SB163
Industrial Hemp
RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
Removes criminal and civil penalties for the growing, possession, processing, and selling of industrial hemp. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, ESPERO, GREEN, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN |
JDC |
HB773 |
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SB164
Planned Community Associations; Homeowners Associations; Association of Apartment Owners; Foreclosure; Attorneys' Fees; Assessments
RELATING TO ASSOCIATION LEGAL FEES.
Allows unit owners in planned community associations and homeowners associations to withhold legal fees from assessments claimed by associations pending decision in an arbitration or court proceeding in which the owner has filed for a determination of the validity of the amounts and attorney's fees claimed by the association. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, ESPERO, Baker, S. Chang, Gabbard, Green, Ruderman |
CPH, JDC |
HB649 |
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SB166
Automatic Restraining Order; Annulment; Divorce; Separation
RELATING TO ANNULMENT, DIVORCE, AND SEPARATION.
Imposes a restraining order that preserves the financial assets of the parties and their dependents upon the commencement of annulment, divorce, or separation court action. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Baker, Espero, Gabbard, Green |
JDC, WAM |
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SB167
Divorce; Child Custody; Child Support; Mediation
RELATING TO FAMILY LAW.
Temporarily requires parties in a divorce proceeding to refrain from moving a child from a county of residence, removing the child from school, interfering with custodial arrangements, or discontinuing payments on financial obligations. Expedites mediation and financial and property disclosure. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, GREEN, RUDERMAN, Baker, Espero, Gabbard, Riviere |
JDC, WAM |
HB79 |
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SB168
Medical Marijuana; Prohibitions; Penalties
RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
Amends penalties pertaining to certain medical marijuana prohibitions. Repeals certain medical marijuana prohibitions. Makes conforming amendments. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH/PSM, JDC. |
ESPERO (Introduced by request of another party), Ruderman |
CPH/PSM, JDC |
HB344 |
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SB169
Marijuana; Marijuana Concentrate; Personal Use
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Allows the possession and distribution of marijuana or marijuana concentrate for personal use; provided that the amount of marijuana or marijuana concentrate does not exceed one ounce and is used for private, personal, or recreational purposes by persons twenty-one years of age or older. Creates a defense to a marijuana-related offense if the marijuana or marijuana concentrate was for personal use, except for possession by or distribution to a minor. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
ESPERO (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1358 |
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SB173 SD1
Medical Marijuana; Plant; Seedling; Primary Caregivers; Edible Cannabis Products
RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
Clarifies that an adequate supply of medical marijuana authorized for possession by a qualifying patient and the primary caregiver includes seven marijuana plants that are at least twelve inches in height or width, and seven marijuana seedlings that are less than twelve inches in height and width. Authorizes primary caregivers to continue cultivating marijuana for qualifying patients until December 31, 2020. Defines edible cannabis products as manufactured cannabis that is intended to be used, in whole or in part, for human consumption and provides manufacturing requirements for edible cannabis products. Authorizes licensed medical marijuana dispensaries to manufacture and distribute edible cannabis products beginning July 1, 2018. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
ESPERO, RUDERMAN, Gabbard, Galuteria |
CPH/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB174 SD2 HD2
Medical Marijuana; Debilitating Medical Condition
RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
Amends the definition of debilitating medical condition to include lupus, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and arthritis as conditions that qualify for the legal use of medical marijuana. (SB174 HD2) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
ESPERO, ENGLISH, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Galuteria, Kidani |
HHS, JUD |
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SB175
Voting; Elections by Mail; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires all elections to be conducted by mail beginning in 2020. Provides places of deposit for personal delivery of mail-in ballots and ensures a limited number of voter service centers in each county to remain open on the day of election to accommodate voters with special needs and to receive personal delivery of absentee, permanent absentee, and mail-in ballots. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the election by mail program. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
GREEN, S. CHANG, HARIMOTO, KIM, K. RHOADS, Ihara |
JDC, WAM |
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SB178
Safety Helmets; Motorcycle; Motor Scooter; Moped
RELATING TO SAFETY HELMETS.
Requires safety helmets to be worn by drivers and passengers of motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds, regardless of age. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE, JDC. |
GREEN, HARIMOTO, RUDERMAN |
TRE, JDC |
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SB179
Safety Helmets; Motorcycle; Motor Scooter; Moped
RELATING TO SAFETY HELMETS.
Requires safety helmets to be worn by drivers and passengers of motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds, who are under the age of twenty-five. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE, JDC. |
GREEN, HARIMOTO, RUDERMAN |
TRE, JDC |
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SB180
Property; Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Prohibits civil asset forfeiture based upon the commission of a covered offense, with regard to the property owner's interest, unless the property owner has been convicted of the offense. Requires the deposit of all proceeds from forfeitures into a special fund administered by the Legislature to provide assistance to crime victims and their families. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
GREEN, RUDERMAN |
JDC, WAM |
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SB183
Procurement; Preference; Employment of Individuals with Disabilities
RELATING TO PREFERENCES UNDER THE PROCUREMENT CODE.
Establishes a preference under the procurement code for employers who pledge to hire individuals with disabilities when contracting for goods, services, or construction through competitive sealed bidding, competitive sealed proposals, or both. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to GVO, LBR. |
GREEN, Ihara, Kim |
GVO, LBR |
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SB184
Income Tax Credit; Health Care Providers; Primary Care; Nurse Practitioners; Physician Assistants; Psychologists
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Provides an income tax credit to primary health care providers that recruit and employ licensed nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and psychologists to provide primary health care services. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH/LBR, WAM. |
GREEN, Keith-Agaran |
CPH/LBR, WAM |
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SB185 SD2 HD1
Child Care Providers; Liability Insurance Coverage; Requirement
RELATING TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.
Beginning January 1, 2019, requires child care providers licensed or registered by the Department of Human Services to obtain and maintain liability insurance coverage. (SB185 HD1) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
GREEN, S. CHANG, Baker |
HHS, CPC |
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SB190 SD1
Controlled Substances Act; Prescriptions; Medically-managed Withdrawal Treatment; Detoxification Treatment; Maintenance Treatment
RELATING TO THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Amends Hawaii's controlled substances act to mirror federal regulations, which permit qualified practitioners to administer, dispense, and prescribe any schedule II, III, IV, or V narcotic drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as a medically-managed withdrawal treatment, otherwise known as a detoxification treatment, or maintenance treatment; provided the practitioner complies with federal and state requirements. Allows physicians under certain circumstances to administer narcotic drugs to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms for not more than three days and to treat a person as an incidental adjunct to medical or surgical treatment. (SD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH/PSM, JDC. |
GREEN, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN |
CPH/PSM, JDC |
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SB196
Works of Art Special Fund; Arts Programs; Public Schools; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO ARTS PROGRAMS.
Allows the works of art special fund to be used for arts programs in public schools and the University of Hawaii system. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to EDU/JDC, WAM. |
KIDANI, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, Baker, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, K. Rhoads, Shimabukuro |
EDU/JDC, WAM |
HB224 |
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SB198 SD1
Charter Schools; Private Cause of Action; Governing Boards; Contracts
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Prohibits commingling of moneys distributed by the State or federal government for the purpose of operating a charter school with other moneys that do not have an educational purpose that benefits the charter school. Prohibits any action of a charter school or its governing board from giving rise to a private cause of action against the State. Requires any contract entered into by a charter school over a minimum amount to contain conditions and provisions provided by the department of the attorney general. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM/JDC. |
KIDANI, INOUYE, Baker, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman |
EDU, WAM/JDC |
HB495 |
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SB202
Service Area Boards; Mental Health and Substance Abuse
RELATING TO SERVICE AREA BOARDS.
Amends statutory provisions relating to quorum and voting requirements for service area boards on mental health and substance abuse. Designates service area boards on mental health and substance abuse within the department of health for administrative purposes. |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, JUD, referral sheet 1 |
KIDANI, BAKER, INOUYE, S. Chang, Galuteria, Shimabukuro |
HHS, JUD |
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SB203
State Council on Mental Health; Quorum; Membership
RELATING TO STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH.
Amends the membership of the State Council on Mental Health, defines quorum for the Council, and specifies number of votes required to constitute valid acts of the Council. Designates the State Council on Mental Health within the department of health for administrative purposes. |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, JUD, referral sheet 1 |
KIDANI, BAKER, ENGLISH, INOUYE, S. Chang, Galuteria, Shimabukuro |
HHS, JUD |
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SB204
Online Fantasy Sports; Gambling; Exemption; Department of the Attorney General; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ONLINE FANTASY SPORTS.
Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the department of the attorney general. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Appropriates funds to the department of the attorney general to establish and implement a registration and monitoring program for online fantasy sports contests. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KIDANI, ESPERO, Galuteria, Shimabukuro |
JDC, WAM |
HB855 |
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SB205
Jury Duty; Age Exemption
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Reduces the minimum age from eighty to seventy-five years of age for the optional age exemption from service as a juror. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KIDANI, S. Chang, English, Espero, Galuteria, Inouye, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
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SB209
Social Security Number Protection
RELATING TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER PROTECTION.
Clarifies the circumstances under which the individual's social security number or the last four digits of the social security number of an individual may be requested of the individual by certain persons or entities. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to GVO/CPH, JDC. |
KIDANI, BAKER, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Inouye, Shimabukuro |
GVO/CPH, JDC |
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SB210
Sunscreen; Oxybenzone; Beaches
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION.
Prohibits the use or application of sunscreen or sunblock containing oxybenzone or cosmetics with sunscreen containing oxybenzone while on a beach. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KIDANI, S. CHANG, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, Baker, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, K. Rhoads, Riviere |
WTL, JDC |
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SB212
Firearms; Concealed Carry License
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Authorizes the chief of police from each respective county to issue licenses to carry a concealed firearm. Specifies processes for license applications, renewals, revocations, and record keeping. Strictly prohibits carrying concealed firearms under certain circumstances. Makes various conforming amendments. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
GABBARD |
PSM, JDC |
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SB213
Firearms; Ammunition Magazine Capacity
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Allows for the owner of a pistol to use any ammunition magazine with a capacity up to 17 rounds. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM , JDC. |
GABBARD |
PSM, JDC |
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SB216
Child Custody; Grandparent Visitation
RELATING TO CHILD VISITATION.
Adds as prerequisites to awarding visitation that the court finds that awarding visitation to grandparent is in the best interest of the child and that denial of reasonable grandparent visitation rights would cause significant harm to the child. Clarifies procedures for awarding visitation. Deletes duplicative provision of awarding grandparents reasonable visitation rights. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
K. RHOADS, English, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
JDC |
HB163 |
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SB218
Elections; Ranked Choice Voting
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Establishes ranked choice voting for special election for Congressional races and for the election of council members in counties that have adopted the method. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
K. RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
HB179 |
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SB220
Aquarium Fish; Substantial Injury; Penalties
RELATING TO AQUARIUM FISH.
Prohibits the selling or offering for sale any fish or aquatic life taken under an aquarium fish permit subjected to substantial injury or cruel treatment. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to WTL/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
BAKER, ESPERO, INOUYE, S. Chang, Gabbard, Ihara |
WTL/CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB221 SD2 HD1
Highway Safety; Photo Red Light Imaging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Establishes the Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Program (Program). Authorizes counties to administer the Program. Requires proceeds of fines to be expended in the county from which they were collected for operation of the Program. Makes an appropriation. Establishes a Red Light Running Committee. (SB221 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
BAKER, INOUYE, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Keith-Agaran, Tokuda |
TRN, FIN |
HB736 |
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SB223 SD2 HD1
Naturopathic Physicians; Testosterone; Naturopathic Formulary
RELATING TO NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE.
Authorizes a naturopathic physician to prescribe testosterone consistent with naturopathic medical practice. Clarifies that narcotic drugs shall not be included within the naturopathic formulary. (SB223 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER, GABBARD, IHARA, KIDANI, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Taniguchi |
HHS, JUD, FIN |
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SB224 SD2 HD2
School Psychologists; Licensure; Board of Psychology
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY.
Establishes licensure requirements for school psychologists to be administered by the board of psychology. Amends the composition of the board to include two school psychologists. (SB224 HD2) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
BAKER, IHARA, INOUYE, KIDANI, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Gabbard |
EDN, IAC/CPC, FIN |
HB241 |
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SB231
Office of Elections Package; Voter Registration; Driver's License; Civil Identification Card
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Requires an affidavit on application for voter registration to be included as part of the application for driver's licenses and civil identification cards. Prevents processing of application for driver's licenses or civil identification cards unless voter affidavit is complete or declined. Clarifies that applicant who does not want information electronically transmitted to office of elections must affirmatively decline to register to vote. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/TRE, WAM. |
GABBARD, BAKER, ENGLISH, INOUYE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, Espero, Harimoto, Keith-Agaran |
JDC/TRE, WAM |
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SB233
Endangering Public Transportation; Public Highway; Transportation Facility
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Creates the class C offense of endangering public transportation for tampering with a public highway or a facility of public transportation with intent to cause any damage, malfunction, nonfunction, theft, or unauthorized removal of material which would result in the creation of a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to another person. Defines facility of public transportation. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE, JDC. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, Baker, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
TRE, JDC |
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SB236
Motor Vehicle; Impound; Seizure; Insurance; Safety Check; License; Moped
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Authorizes and sets forth procedures for impounding a motor vehicle or moped after a person has been fined three or more times for operating a vehicle without a valid certificate of inspection, or for operating a vehicle without being duly licensed, without a valid insurance card, or without a valid insurance policy. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, RUDERMAN, Baker, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran |
TRE/CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB239 SD1
Agricultural Theft Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the department of agriculture to establish a two-year agricultural theft pilot project to focus on investigating and prosecuting agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism in the county of Hawaii. Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the office of the prosecuting attorney, county of Hawaii, to assist in implementing the pilot project. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to AEN/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, RUDERMAN, Gabbard, K. Rhoads, Taniguchi |
AEN/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB240 SD1
Public Utilities Commission; Financial Disclosure; State Ethics Commission
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires the executive officer and chief counsel of the public utilities commission to annually file a disclosure of financial interests with the state ethics commission and requires these disclosures to be public. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
INOUYE, BAKER, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, Gabbard, Galuteria, K. Rhoads, Shimabukuro |
CPH, JDC |
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SB243
Police Commissions; Police Officers; Department of Public Safety; Public Safety Officers; Bias and Cultural Competency; Persons with Mental Disabilities; Crisis Intervention; Training
RELATING TO TRAINING.
Requires police commissions to establish and police officers to complete training programs on cultural competency and implicit bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity. Requires DPS to establish and public safety officers to complete training programs on cultural competency and implicit bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity. Requires police commissions to ensure that all full-time police officers receive crisis intervention training related to interaction with persons with mental disabilities. Requires police commissions to establish policies for officer interaction with persons with mental disabilities and homeless persons. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/LBR, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
PSM/LBR, WAM |
HB1349 |
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SB244
Public Access to Board Meetings; Meeting Notice; Meeting Minutes; Electronic Filing
RELATING TO OPEN GOVERNMENT.
Allows the electronic mailing and posting of meeting notices; requires the posting of the meeting notice and minutes on the state or appropriate county websites; and increases public access to information before a public hearing by a board. Effective January 1, 2018. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, GREEN, IHARA, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, S. Chang, English, K. Rhoads |
GVO, JDC |
HB991 |
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SB246
Voter Registration; Driver's License; Civil Identification Card
RELATING TO VOTING.
Specifies that an affidavit on application for voter registration shall be a part of the application associated with the issuance of a civil identification card and driver's license. Requires each county examiner of drivers to electronically store the contents of the affidavit on application for voter registration provided by applicants in conjunction with their driver's license and civil identification card applications and provide electronic accessibility of this information. Effective 1/1/2018. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/TRE, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, IHARA, K. RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, L. Thielen |
JDC/TRE, WAM |
HB1188 |
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SB248
State Constitution; Amendment; Elected Attorney General (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 6, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Proposes an amendment to article V, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution to provide that the attorney general be elected as a nonpartisan elected official rather than appointed by the governor. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, KIM, Dela Cruz, English |
JDC, WAM |
HB1190 |
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SB249 SD2 HD1
Retirement; Pension; Judges; Employees' Retirement System
RELATING TO RETIREMENT.
Reduces the percentage of average final compensation used to calculate the retirement allowance for a member who first earned credited service as a judge after June 30, 2050, to two per cent. (SB249 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, Dela Cruz, Kim |
LAB, FIN |
HB987 |
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SB250
Employees' Retirement System; Attorney General; Legal Representation
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Requires the attorney general to serve as legal adviser to the board of trustees of the employees' retirement system and repeals the authority of an appointed representative or outside counsel selected by the board to serve as legal advisor. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Kim |
LBR/JDC |
HB989 |
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SB252
Education; Sexual Abuse Prevention; Erin's Law
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a sexual abuse prevention instructional program for public schools, modeled after Erin's Law. Sets out guidelines of instruction. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to EDU/HMS, JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/HMS, JDC/WAM |
HB710 |
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SB253
Workers' Compensation; Medical Examinations; Selection of Physician; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires, among other things, independent medical examinations and permanent impairment rating examinations for workers' compensation claims to be performed by physicians mutually agreed upon by employers and employees or appointed by the director of labor and industrial relations. Allows for the use of an out-of-state physician under certain conditions. Appropriates funds for positions to assist with workers' compensation claims. Effective January 1, 2018. Repeals on June 30, 2023. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
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SB258
Marine Life; Recreational Vessels; Propeller Guards
RELATING TO PROPELLER GUARDS.
Requires all motorized recreational vessels operating in nearshore waters to have properly functioning propeller guards. Takes effect on 01/01/2018. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to WTL/TRE, JDC/WAM. |
ESPERO, IHARA, INOUYE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Green, Kidani |
WTL/TRE, JDC/WAM |
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SB259 SD1
Fishing Nets; Identification Tags
RELATING TO FISHING NETS.
Requires all fishing nets used in state marine waters to be registered and tagged as specified by the department of land and natural resources. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
ESPERO, Galuteria, Green, Ihara, Kim, K. Rhoads, Ruderman |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB261 SD1
Statewide Traffic Code; Smoking; Motor Vehicle; Minors
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Prohibits smoking in a motor vehicle in which a person under the age of eighteen is present. Requires the department of health to report on the enforceability of this Act and coordination of related data collection activities of the respective law enforcement agencies. (SD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to TRN/HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ESPERO, BAKER, S. CHANG, GREEN, INOUYE, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Keith-Agaran |
TRN/HHS, FIN |
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SB263
Public Records; Disclosure; Disciplinary Action; Police Officers
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT.
Repeals the confidentiality protection afforded under the Uniform Information Practices Act for certain information regarding misconduct of police officers that results in discharge. Requires that names of discharged or suspended police officers be disclosed in the annual report submitted by each county's police chief to the legislature. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
ESPERO, IHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Galuteria, Green, Kim, L. Thielen |
PSM, JDC |
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SB264
Prostitution; Motion to Vacate
RELATING TO PROSTITUTION.
Allows a defendant convicted of certain prostitution offenses to file a motion to vacate the conviction if the defendant is not subsequently convicted of any offense under the penal code within three years after the date of the original conviction. Repeals certain requirements pertaining to filing a motion to vacate, including the burden of proof, and exclusions of certain convictions of certain prostitution offenses. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
ESPERO, INOUYE, KIDANI, TOKUDA, Kim, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
JDC |
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SB265
Dogs; Tethering
RELATING TO THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS.
Creates an offense of confinement of a dog by tethering under prescribed circumstances with certain exceptions and establishes mandatory fines. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
ESPERO, GREEN, IHARA, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Galuteria |
JDC, WAM |
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SB267
Minimum Wage; Increase
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Increases the minimum wage to $12.00 per hour beginning 1/1/2020 and $14.00 per hour beginning 1/1/2022. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, WAM. |
ESPERO, K. RHOADS, Baker, Galuteria, Green, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
LBR, WAM |
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SB272 SD2 HD1
Rat Lungworm Disease; University of Hawaii at Hilo; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Hilo for programs, studies, and activities related to the prevention and eradication of rat lungworm disease. (SB272 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
K. KAHELE, BAKER, GREEN, INOUYE, RUDERMAN |
AGR, HED, FIN |
HB474 |
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SB275
Constitutional Amendment; Lieutenant Governor; Appointment; Elections; Governor (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 2, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow each gubernatorial nominee to appoint, following the primary election, a person from the same political party as a running mate for lieutenant governor in the general election. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI |
JDC, WAM |
HB1185 |
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SB276 SD1 HD1
Courts; Judges; Circuit Court; District Court; Family Court
RELATING TO JUDGES.
Authorizes the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to establish district family courts. Increases the number of judges of the District Court of the Second Circuit from three to four judges. Makes housekeeping amendments to laws relating to the composition of judges of the circuit courts, district courts, and family courts. (SB276 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JUD, FIN |
HB1252 |
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SB278
Liquor Commission; Administrator; Tax Clearance Challenges; Temporary License; Criminal History Record Checks; Legal Representation of Investigator or Other Employee of a Liquor Commission
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Exempts the appointment and removal of an administrator of a liquor commission from civil service laws and requires the appointment to be subject to the advice and consent of the legislative body of the county. Allows the commission to issue a temporary license when the applicant or the transferor or transferee, in the case of a transfer of a license, is actively challenging a tax assessment, penalty, or other proceeding that prevents the issuance of a signed certificate from the appropriate federal or state tax agency. Limits the criminal history record check requirements for applicants of liquor licenses who are corporations or other entity to those persons with management or operational authority over the liquor-related operations. Allows, rather than requires, any investigator or other employee of the liquor commission to be represented and defended in any criminal or civil cause of action arising out of an action done as part of the investigator's or other employee's duty by certain specified counsel. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB707 |
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SB279
ERS; EUTF; Retiree Co-payments; Automatic Payments
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Requires public retiree contributions to the EUTF to be paid through withholdings of retirement benefit amounts from the ERS. Beginning after January 1, 2018, requires the EUTF to authorize automatic electronic payments in lieu of withholdings. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, KIDANI, TOKUDA, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
LBR, WAM |
HB990 |
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SB280
Firearms; Terrorist Watchlist; Terrorist Screening Database
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits a person listed in the federal Terrorist Screening Database from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm or ammunition. Allows for removal of the disqualification. Requires surrender or disposal of firearms and ammunition. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, S. CHANG, ESPERO, GREEN, IHARA, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, Ruderman, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
HB1345 |
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SB285 SD2 HD1
Nursing Facility Sustainability Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NURSING FACILITY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
Continues the nursing facility sustainability program for two years. Appropriates funds out of the nursing facility sustainability program special fund for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. (SB285 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER, TOKUDA, S. Chang, English, Espero, Gabbard, Harimoto, Ihara, K. Rhoads |
HHS, FIN |
HB90 |
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SB287 SD1 HD1
Preauthorization; Disclosure; Health Insurance; Medical Policies
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires all health insurers, including health benefits plans under chapter 87A, HRS, to disclose on, or have accessible through, their public web sites any medical policies used for making preauthorization decisions. (SB287 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER, ESPERO, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, English, Nishihara, Wakai |
HHS, CPC, FIN |
HB248 |
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SB295
High Deductible Health Plans; Health Savings Accounts; Insurance
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Authorizes insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to offer, sell, or renew, on or after January 1, 2018, a high deductible health plan in conjunction with a health savings account to an employer subject to the Prepaid Health Care Act together with a prepaid health care plan insurance policy, which is not a high deductible health plan, that has been sold to the employer. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH/LBR, WAM. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/LBR, WAM |
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SB301 SD2
Department of Health; Advance Disposal Fee Glass; Deposit Beverage Container Glass; Recycling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Mandates implementation of recommendations made by the office of the auditor to the department of health regarding advance disposal fee glass containers and glass recycling. Requires the department of health to report on its implementation of the recommendations to the legislature. Appropriates funds to the department of health to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of combining the glass processing streams of the advance disposal fee glass containers and deposit beverage containers. Effective 6/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN |
HHS/EEP, FIN |
HB184 |
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SB302
Automatic Voter Registration; Driver's License; Identification Card; Affirmative Opt-out
RELATING TO VOTING.
Requires that any person who is eligible to vote and applies for a new or renewal motor vehicle driver's license, provisional license, or instruction permit, or a new, renewal, or duplicate identification card be automatically registered to vote if that person is not already registered to vote unless the applicant affirmatively declines to be registered to vote. Authorizes access to and electronic transmission of databases maintained or operated by the counties or the department of transportation containing driver's license or identification card information to election officials and the statewide voter registration system. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/TRE, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, S. CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC/TRE, WAM |
HB245 |
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SB303
State Tort Liability Act; Lifeguards; Indemnity; County
RELATING TO INDEMNIFICATION.
Requires that if the attorney general defends against a civil action brought against a county for a negligent or wrongful act or omission by a county lifeguard who is designated to provide lifeguard services at a state beach park under an agreement between the State and that county, the State shall indemnify that county. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
HB514 |
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SB305 SD1 HD1
Medical Marijuana Premises; Video Monitoring; Retention
RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES.
Specifies that video monitoring and recording of medical marijuana production center and retail dispensing location premises shall be retained for a period of forty-five days. (SB305 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
BAKER, Nishihara |
HHS, JUD |
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SB307
Sugar-sweetened Beverages; Warning Label; Requirements
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Beginning January 1, 2018, requires all sugar-sweetened beverages to contain a warning label. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
BAKER, RUDERMAN, Green |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
HB1209 |
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SB308 SD1 HD1
Long-term Care Facilities; Medicaid; Cost Increase; Inflationary Adjustment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
Providing an annual inflationary adjustment in the methodology used to reimburse facilities for the long-term care of Medicaid recipients beginning with fiscal year 2017-2018. Appropriates funds to provide an inflationary adjustment to long-term care facilities' provider-specific prospective payment rates. (SB308 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER, ENGLISH, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Espero, Nishihara, Wakai |
HHS, FIN |
HB92 |
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SB309
Elections; Electioneering Communications; Candidate Committees
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Excludes any advertisement by a candidate or candidate committee from the reporting requirements for electioneering communications; provided that the advertisement is in compliance with the law regarding advertisements. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, English, Kim |
JDC |
HB1399 |
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SB310
Absentee Ballots; Mailing Deadline
RELATING TO ABSENTEE VOTING.
Requires absentee ballots to be mailed not later than the closing of the polls on any election day and to be received by the clerk not later than three days following the closing of the polls on any election day. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Gabbard |
JDC |
HB711 |
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SB311
Racial Profiling Prevention; Racial Profiling Prevention Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RACIAL PROFILING PREVENTION.
Prohibits state and county law enforcement officers from using a person's race or ethnicity to form probable cause or reasonable suspicion to stop a vehicle. Appropriates funds for the implementation of an annual racial profiling prevention training program for state and county law enforcement officers. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, GABBARD, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, Kim |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
HB1405 |
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SB313
Notaries Public; Attested Copies; Rules; Attorney General
RELATING TO NOTARIES.
Requires the attorney general to adopt rules to permit notaries public to attest to the authenticity of copies of original documents. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Gabbard, Kim |
CPH, JDC |
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SB315
Suits at Common Law; Jury Trials; Value in Controversy
RELATING TO JURY TRIAL.
Increases the threshold value in controversy requirement for jury trials in civil cases at common law from $5,000 to $10,000. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Gabbard |
JDC, WAM |
HB1397 |
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SB319
Taxation; Marijuana Dispensary Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO MARIJUANA DISPENSARY GENERAL EXCISE TAX REVENUES.
Establishes the marijuana dispensary special fund and requires DOTAX to transfer into the fund each year for enforcement purposes 15 per cent of general excise tax revenues from medical marijuana dispensaries. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/CPH, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, Gabbard, Tokuda |
JDC/CPH, WAM |
HB108 |
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SB321
Penal Code; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Definition of "Drug"
RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
Amends the definition of "drug" for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant (OVUII) offenses under Chapter 291E, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Gabbard, Kim |
TRE/PSM, JDC |
HB701 |
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SB323
Grand Jury; Proceedings; Prosecution; Law Enforcement Officers
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS.
Requires a preliminary hearing for a case in which a law enforcement officer is charged with a felony offense. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ESPERO |
PSM, JDC |
HB984 |
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SB324
Negligent Homicide in the Second Degree; Vehicular Manslaughter; Reckless Driving
RELATING TO CRIMES.
Adds operating a vehicle in a reckless manner to the offense of negligent homicide in the second degree. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz |
JDC |
HB1346 |
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SB326
Penal Code; Information Charging; Felony Offenses
RELATING TO INFORMATION CHARGING.
Amends the listing of felony offenses for which criminal charges may be instituted by written information. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Kim |
JDC |
HB704 |
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SB328
Justices and Judges; Term Renewals; Senate Consent; Judicial Selection Commission; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AMEND THE TIMEFRAME TO RENEW THE TERM OF OFFICE OF A JUSTICE OR JUDGE AND REQUIRE CONSENT OF THE SENATE FOR A JUSTICE OR JUDGE TO RENEW A TERM OF OFFICE.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to amend the timeframe to renew the term of office of a justice or judge and require consent of the senate for a justice or judge to renew a term of office. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KIM |
JDC |
HB1186 |
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SB330
Workers' Compensation; Prescription Drugs; Average Wholesale Price
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Reduces repackaged, relabeled, and compounded prescription drug payments under workers' compensation from 140% to 90% of the average wholesale price. Requires physician dispensed prescription drugs to only be prescribed within 90 days of the injury. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Kim |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
HB705 |
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SB331
Law Enforcement; Body-Worn Video Cameras
RELATING TO BODY-WORN VIDEO CAMERAS.
Regulates the use of body-worn video cameras by law enforcement officers and body-worn video camera footage. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Gabbard, Kim |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB149 |
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SB335 SD1 HD1
Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act; Arbitration; Conditions
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM FAMILY LAW ARBITRATION ACT.
Authorizes the use of arbitration to resolve certain family law and child-related disputes. Specifies law and procedures applicable to family law and child-related arbitrations. (SB335 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, Gabbard, Kim, K. Rhoads |
JUD |
HB1235 |
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SB338
Workers' Compensation; Prescription Drugs
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Adjusts the payment for workers' compensation prescription drugs from 140% to -10% of the average wholesale price. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
HB706 |
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SB343 SD1
Dental Licensure; Examination; Nationally Recognized Examination; Qualifications
RELATING TO DENTAL LICENSURE.
Expands the required qualifications that applicants may fulfill as part of the requirements for dental licensure to include passage of any other nationally recognized clinical dental examination recommended by the American Dental Association and dental licensure in another state; provided that the applicant meets specific qualifications. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS/IAC, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, Espero, Ihara, Kidani, Nishihara |
HHS/IAC, CPC |
HB560 |
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SB344 SD1
Dental Hygienists; Dental Assistants; Licensing; Scope of Practice
RELATING TO DENTAL ASSISTANTS.
Clarifies the allowable and prohibited practices requirements for dental assistants. Clarifies that rules shall not infringe upon, overlap with, or conflict with the duties and scope of practice for other licensed professionals. Prohibits persons from employing, directing, or ordering a dental assistant or other person to perform services or procedures within the scope of practice of dental hygiene. (SD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS/IAC, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER, INOUYE, KIDANI, S. Chang, Espero, Gabbard, Ihara, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
HHS/IAC, CPC |
HB374 |
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SB345
Employment Security; Independent Contractor; Guidelines; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY.
Clarifies Hawaii's employment security law for independent contractors. Includes twenty factors to be used as guidelines when determining whether an individual could be an independent contractor. Retains the ability of the department of labor and industrial relations to determine if an individual is an independent contractor. Requires the director of labor and industrial relations to report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2018 regarding guidelines developed by the unemployment insurance coverage committee. Requires an annual report to the legislature regarding covered employment determinations. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, CPH. |
BAKER, INOUYE, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Gabbard, Galuteria, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Nishihara, Wakai |
LBR, CPH |
HB347 |
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SB347 SD1 HD1
Mobile Clinic; Homeless; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MOBILE CLINICS.
Appropriates funds for establishing, staffing, and operating two mobile clinics to serve the homeless population. (SB347 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
S. CHANG, GREEN, K. KAHELE, K. RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye, Ruderman |
HHS, FIN |
HB527 |
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SB357
Medical Aid in Dying; Patient Choice
RELATING TO AID IN DYING.
Authorizes a terminally ill adult with the capacity to make an informed health care decision to request a prescription for aid in dying medication from their attending physician to facilitate a peaceful death. Establishes that an attending physician determines a terminally ill adult's capacity to make an informed health care decision. Establishes that medical aid in dying does not constitute euthanasia, suicide, homicide, elder abuse or neglect, or cause a person to be considered a danger to self. Protects physicians who assist patients in obtaining aid in dying medication from civil or criminal liability. Makes it a felony to coerce an individual to request medication for the purpose of ending his or her life or to conceal a rescission of such request. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
INOUYE, IHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, WAKAI, Galuteria, Taniguchi |
CPH, JDC |
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SB358
Public Agency Meetings; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Requires open deliberation of the adjudicatory functions of the public utilities commission. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH/JDC. |
INOUYE, DELA CRUZ |
CPH/JDC |
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SB371 SD1 HD1
Board of Dental Examiners; Dental Hygienists
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE.
Amends the composition of the Board of Dental Examiners to add an additional dental hygienist member and specify that two hygienist members shall reside in the City and County of Honolulu and one shall reside in the County of Hawaii, Maui, or Kauai. (SB371 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS/IAC, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER, INOUYE, NISHIHARA, S. Chang, Espero, Gabbard, Ihara |
HHS/IAC, CPC |
HB564 |
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SB373
Acute Care Hospitals; Health Care Facility; Clean Claims; Insurance
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Clarifies that acute care hospitals are covered under the clean claims statute, section 431:13-108, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER, KIDANI, S. Chang, English, Espero, Nishihara, K. Rhoads, Wakai |
HHS, CPC |
HB91 |
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SB380
Dental Hygienists; Dentists; General Supervision
RELATING TO DENTAL HYGIENISTS.
Permits licensed dental hygienists in the State to operate under general, rather than direct, supervision of a licensed dentist. |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS/IAC, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER, ENGLISH, IHARA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, Gabbard, Harimoto, Nishihara, Riviere |
HHS/IAC, CPC |
HB563 |
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SB383 SD1
Hazardous Duty Related Diseases; Firefighters; Service Connected Disability and Medical Coverage
RELATING TO MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR FIREFIGHTERS.
Improves access for firefighters and former firefighters to comprehensive medical coverage and retirement benefits for hazardous duty related diseases that are presumed to arise out of and in the course of employment. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH/PSM, LBR/WAM. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GREEN, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN |
CPH/PSM, LBR/WAM |
HB913 |
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SB384 SD2 HD1
Clinical Psychologists; Prescriptive Authority Privilege
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Authorizes and establishes procedures and criteria for prescriptive authority for clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2021. (SB384 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Harimoto, Ihara, Inouye, Kidani, Nishihara, Riviere |
HHS, FIN |
HB767 |
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SB385 SD1
High Deductible Health Plans; Health Savings Accounts; Insurance
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Authorizes insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to offer, sell, or renew, on or after January 1, 2018, a high deductible health plan in conjunction with a health savings account to an employer subject to the Prepaid Health Care Act together with a prepaid health care plan insurance policy. Specifies limitations for high deductible health plans and health savings accounts. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, LBR/WAM. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, LBR/WAM |
HB407 |
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SB397 SD1 HD1
Hospital Sustainability Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
Extends the Hospital Sustainability Program for two years. Appropriates funds out of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. (SB397Â HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER, S. Chang, English, Nishihara |
HHS, FIN |
HB89 |
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SB399 SD1
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Personal Injury Protection Benefits; Acupuncture Treatments
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Ties the authorized benefit for acupuncture treatments allowed under personal injury protection benefits provided through motor vehicle insurance to the workers' compensation supplemental medical fee schedule. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to CPC/HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER, ENGLISH, S. Chang, Espero, Nishihara, K. Rhoads |
CPC/HHS, FIN |
HB235 |
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SB401 SD1
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Psychiatric Specialization; Health Care Practitioners; Minors; Assisted Community Treatment; Health Services
RELATING TO NURSING.
Allows advanced practice registered nurses with a psychiatric specialization to offer care and services to patients in assisted community treatment programs similar to care and services offered by physicians and other health care service providers. Allows advanced practice registered nurses with a psychiatric specialization to be considered a licensed mental health professional authorized to provide mental health treatment or counseling services to minors. (SD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS/IAC, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER, ESPERO, INOUYE, KIDANI, Nishihara |
HHS/IAC, CPC |
HB912 |
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SB403 SD2
Health Insurance; Individual Mandate; Tax Credit; Essential Benefits; Covered Services; Extended Coverage; Preexisting Conditions; Nondiscrimination
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Ensures certain benefits under the federal Affordable Care Act are preserved under Hawaii law, including: preserving the individual health insurance mandate for taxpayers; preserving the premium tax credit for individuals and families with low or moderate income; requiring all health insurance entities, including health benefits plans under chapter 87A, HRS, to include ten essential health care benefits, plus additional contraception and breastfeeding coverage benefits; extending dependent coverage for adult children until the children turn twenty-six years of age; prohibiting health insurance entities from imposing a preexisting condition exclusion; prohibiting health insurance entities from using an individual's gender to determine premiums or contributions; and prohibiting health insurance entitles from discriminating with respect to participation against a health care provider acting within the scope of that provider's license or certification. Effective 7/1/2050. Individual mandate requirement repeals 6/30/2021. (SD2) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER, INOUYE, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, English, Ihara, Taniguchi |
HHS/CPC, FIN |
HB552 |
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SB404 SD2 HD1
Electronic Smoking Devices; E-liquid; Tax; Permit; License
RELATING TO CHAPTER 245, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Requires sellers of electronic smoking devices or e liquid to obtain a retail tobacco permit or dealer or wholesale license. Increases the license fee for wholesalers or dealers and the retail tobacco permit fee. Applies the cigarette and tobacco product excise tax to electronic smoking devices and e-liquid. (SB404 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER, GABBARD, HARIMOTO, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Nishihara |
HHS/CPC, FIN |
HB246 |
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SB408
Family Leave; Family Leave Insurance Program; Family Leave Trust Fund; Paid Leave; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Establishes a family leave insurance program, which requires employees to make contributions into a trust fund that can be used to provide employees with family leave insurance benefits to care for a designated person. Expands the number of weeks of family leave from four to twelve weeks under the family leave law. Appropriates funds to the department of labor and industrial relations to implement the family leave insurance program. Requires a study to be performed by the department of labor and industrial relations and an actuarial study to be performed by the department of budget and finance. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, K. RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Kidani |
LBR, WAM |
HB1362 |
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SB411
Penalties; Timber Trespass in Forest Reserves; Destruction or Harvesting of Trees and Plants on State Lands; Koa Trees; Forest Reserve Violations
RELATING TO CHAPTER 183, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Amends fines for the destroying or harvesting of koa trees and other trees and plants on state lands to an amount up to the current market value of each tree or plant at that location and the cost of restoration or replacement of the habitat. Clarifies that any person that violates a provision of part II of chapter 183, HRS (forest reserves), or any rule adopted pursuant thereto, other than section 183-17, HRS, shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. Repeals the general penalty provision of chapter 183, HRS. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to WTL/JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, English |
WTL/JDC, WAM |
HB1343 |
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SB413
Workers' Compensation; Medical Fee Schedule; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires the director of labor and industrial relations to set workers' compensation medical charges that correspond to the United States Department of Labor Office of Workers' Compensation Programs fee schedule instead of the Medicare Resource Based Relative Value Scale applicable to Hawaii. Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to submit a report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation for analysis of the Act's impact on injured worker's access to treatment. Repeals on 12/31/2024. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz |
LBR, WAM |
HB808 |
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SB420 SD1 HD1
Laser Devices; Aircraft; Criminal Offense
RELATING TO LASER DEVICES.
Makes it a criminal offense to intentionally or knowingly direct a beam from a laser or laser scope at an occupied aircraft under certain circumstances. (SB420 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, K. Kahele |
TRN, JUD |
HB1348 |
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SB422 SD1 HD1
Child Custody; Grandparent Visitation
RELATING TO CHILD VISITATION.
Requires a finding that denial of reasonable grandparent visitation rights would cause significant harm to the child as a condition of awarding grandparent visitation rights. Clarifies procedures for an order awarding reasonable grandparent visitation rights. Specifies that a violation of the terms and conditions of such an order is punishable as contempt of court. (SB422 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, JUD, referral sheet 2 |
KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, English, K. Kahele |
HHS, JUD |
HB983 |
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SB427
Small Claims Division of the District Court; Jurisdiction
RELATING TO SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION OF THE DISTRICT COURT.
Establishes the exclusive jurisdiction of the small claims division of the district court over cases in which the amount claimed is $1,000 or less exclusive of interest and costs. Expands the small claims division's jurisdiction over personal property cases to include any personal property worth $5,000 or less. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Gabbard, Kim, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
HB1400 |
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SB428
Elections; Voting; Elections by Mail; Postposed Elections; Election Results; Election Expenses; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Beginning with the primary election in 2018, requires the office of elections to implement election by mail in a county with a population of fewer than 100,000 and beginning with the 2020 primary election, implement election by mail in each of the other counties for all elections. Establishes an election by mail system, including requirements for ballots, replacement ballots, deficient return of ballots, electronic transmission of replacement ballots under certain circumstances, ballot counting, voter service centers, places of deposit, and election expenses and responsibilities. Establishes procedures for postponed elections. Makes conforming amendments to provide for an election by mail system. Allows voters in an election by mail system to request that their ballots be temporarily forwarded to another address in or outside of the State for a single election or a primary or special primary election and the election immediately following it. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the elections by mail program. Requires the office of elections to submit annual reports to the legislature from 2018 to 2024 regarding implementing the elections by mail program. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GABBARD, GREEN, IHARA, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, K. RHOADS, TOKUDA, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
HB1187 |
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SB429 SD2 HD2
Online Privacy; Employees; Applicants; Students; Prospective Students
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM EMPLOYEE AND STUDENT ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT.
Adopts uniform laws on protecting the online accounts of employees, unpaid interns, applicants, students, and prospective students from employers and educational institutions, respectively. (SB429 HD2) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Gabbard, K. Kahele, Kidani, Kim, Wakai |
LAB, JUD, FIN |
HB814 |
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SB435
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees; Chief Financial Officer; Chief Operating Officer; Corporation Counsel; Appointment
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Allows the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees to appoint a deputy administrator, chief operating officer, and corporation counsel by a majority vote. Allows for their removal for cause by two-thirds vote. Clarifies that the administrator shall not employ a deputy administrator, chief operating officer, or corporation counsel. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HWN, LBR. |
DELA CRUZ, KIDANI, Shimabukuro |
HWN, LBR |
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SB437
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Reports
RELATING TO CANDIDATE COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Clarifies the due dates of preliminary, final, and supplemental reports to be submitted to the Campaign Spending Commission and provides that the supplemental report due on January 31 must be filed every year. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB280 |
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SB446
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Candidate Committee; Noncandidate Committee; Contributions and Expenditures; Organizational Report
RELATING TO ELECTION CAMPAIGN REPORTING.
Requires a candidate or noncandidate committee to inform the Campaign Spending Commission if the candidate or noncandidate committee does not intend to receive or spend contributions and expenditures that aggregate more than $1,000 in an election period. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB289 |
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SB447
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Campaign Expenditures; Coordinated Activity; Dissemination; Distribution; Republication; Campaign Material
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES.
Specifies that certain types of dissemination, distribution, republication, and use of campaign materials or the financing of such by any person shall not be considered a contribution to a candidate. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB279 |
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SB448
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Public Agency Meetings; Permitted Interactions; Government Records
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Allows board members to transmit government records to other board members under specified conditions. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB308 |
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SB450
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Collective Bargaining; Counties; Mayors; Nonvoting Representative
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Authorizes a nonvoting county representative to participate in collective bargaining negotiations for county employees. Reduces the number of votes the governor has from 4 to 1 for negotiations involving police officers and firefighters. Requires the respective Mayor to provide timely collective bargaining negotiation updates to the applicable county council. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR/PSM, WAM |
HB310 |
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SB451
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; State and County Tort Liability; Lifeguards
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Makes liability exceptions for county lifeguard services permanent. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB311 |
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SB452
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Uncontested Traffic Infractions; Transmittal of Fines and Forfeitures to Counties
RELATING TO UNCONTESTED TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS.
Requires the state Director of Finance to transmit to the counties all the fines and forfeitures collected for uncontested traffic infractions that are in excess of amounts required by the State for administrative costs of the Traffic Violations Bureau. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRE/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB312 |
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SB453 SD1
HSAC Package; Emergency Medical Services; County of Kauai; County of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for one ambulance unit each for the County of Kauai and the County of Hawaii, including equipment, supplies, and personnel costs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, FIN |
HB313 |
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SB454
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Violation of Privacy; DCCA
RELATING TO UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES.
Establishes a new chapter to regulate the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Requires the director of DCCA to adopt rules regarding unmanned aerial vehicles. Establishes prohibited uses of unmanned aerial vehicles and penalties, and authorizes civil action for violations. Makes certain uses of an unmanned aerial vehicle a misdemeanor. Clarifies that, under certain circumstances, first and second degree invasion of privacy may be committed using an unmanned aerial vehicle. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
HB314 |
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SB455
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Public Meetings; Sunshine Law; County Council Members
RELATING TO COMMUNITY MEETINGS.
Amends conditions under which two or more members of a board may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official board business. Allows members of a county council to attend such meetings or presentations without limitation on the number of attendees. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/PSM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/PSM |
HB315 |
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SB457
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Transient Accommodations Tax; Allocation; Tourism Special Fund; Counties
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Adjusts allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to the tourism special fund for inflation. Adjusts allocation to the counties to equal 45% of the amount of revenues remaining after all other allocations are made. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to ETT/PSM/WTL, LBR/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ETT/PSM/WTL, LBR/WAM |
HB317 |
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SB458
State Ethics Commission Package; Government; Ethics; Lobbyists
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Clarifies the powers and duties of the state ethics commission; increases fines for ethics violations. Restores protection for legislators when carrying out a legislative function. Clarifies what is an expenditure for lobbyists and what is considered lobbying. Amends requirements for filing statements of expenditures. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB290 |
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SB459
Office of Elections Package; Elections; Elections by Mail; Absentee Voting; Registration
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires elections by mail, beginning first with certain counties in the 2018 primary election, until the 2022 primary elections, when all elections are to be by mail. Clarifies the election laws to provide for elections by mail, including defining "absentee voting" and "election by mail", and stating how absentee ballots are to be prepared for counting and how and when the ballots are counted. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB291 |
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SB460
Hawaii State Office of Elections Package; Voter Registration; Civil Identification Card; Driver's License
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Requires an application for voter registration to be part of the applications associated with the issuance of a civil identification card under section 286-301 and a driver's license under section 286-109. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/TRE, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/TRE, WAM |
HB292 |
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SB461
Office of Elections Package; Elections; Voter Registration; Applications; Acknowledgments
RELATING TO CLASS C FELONIES.
Amends monetary penalty for providing false information in an application affidavit for late voter registration from up to $1,000 to up to $10,000. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB293 |
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SB463
Kauai County Package; State and County Tort Liability; Lifeguards
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Deletes the sunset provision for the tort liability exceptions for county lifeguard services. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB321 |
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SB464
Kauai County Package; Uncontested Traffic Infractions; Transfer of Fines and Forfeitures to Counties
RELATING TO UNCONTESTED TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS.
Transfers certain fines and forfeitures collected for uncontested traffic infractions to the counties. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRE/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB323 |
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SB468
Judiciary Package; Land Court; Deputy Registrar; Fees
RELATING TO LAND COURT REGISTRATION.
Provides for appointment of land court deputy registrar. Clarifies various land court provisions. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB318 |
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SB470
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES.
Increases the number of district court judges in the Second Judicial Circuit by one. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB319 |
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SB476
Auditor; Powers; Taxation; Review; Authority to Review Confidential Information
RELATING TO THE AUDITOR.
Authorizes the Auditor to receive and review confidential tax and other information. Allows the Auditor to report information necessary to explain and support its review and recommendations. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to GVO/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/JDC, WAM |
HB765 |
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SB478 SD1 HD1
County Council Records; Required Disclosures; Sunshine Law
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.
Allows a county council member to provide other council members with government records that are public record and created by persons who are not members or employees of the county council, subject to certain conditions. (SB478 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD |
HB325 |
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SB479
Maui County Package; Transient Accommodations Tax; Counties; Tourism Special Fund
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Amends the distribution of the transient accommodations tax by changing the amount distributed to the counties from a fixed sum to a percentage of the revenues collected. Ties the amount of revenue distributed to the tourism special fund to the Honolulu region consumer price index or a successor index. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to ETT/PSM/WTL, LBR/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ETT/PSM/WTL, LBR/WAM |
HB326 |
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SB480
Maui County Package; Sunshine Law; County Council; Community Meetings; Boards and Commissions
RELATING TO COMMUNITY MEETINGS.
Allows any number of County Council members to attend informational meetings or presentations on matters relating to official board business. Allows two or more members of other boards, but less than what would constitute a quorum, to attend a community meeting open to the public. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/PSM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/PSM |
HB327 |
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SB484
Maui County Package; Collective Bargaining; County Councils
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Establishes the right for a representative of each county council to be present as a non-voting participant in negotiations with bargaining units if the relevant county has employees in the particular bargaining unit. Requires the mayor or mayor's representative to provide timely updates relating to bargaining unit negotiations to the county councils. Amends the number of votes allotted to the Governor for collective bargaining negotiations with units (11) and (12). |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/LBR, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LBR, WAM |
HB332 |
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SB486
Maui County Package; La Ku`oko`a Day; Non-state Holiday
RELATING TO LA KU`OKO`A.
Designates November 28 of each year as "La Ku`oko`a", not constituting a state holiday, to celebrate the historical recognition of independence of the Kingdom of Hawaii. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HWN/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/JDC |
HB334 |
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SB495
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Department of Education; Alternative Schools; Juvenile Justice System; At-Risk Youth; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE JUVENILE EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the department of education for two alternative schools to provide ongoing education to juveniles involved in the justice system or at-risk of involvement in the justice system. Appropriation. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to EDU/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/JDC, WAM |
HB307 |
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SB500 SD2 HD1
After-school Programs; Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health Program; Department of Education; R.E.A.C.H. Program Special Fund
RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
Establishes the R.E.A.C.H (Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health) Program in the Department of Education (DOE) to provide a standardized framework and funding for after-school programs in public middle and intermediate schools. Requires the DOE to submit a report to the Legislature. Establishes the R.E.A.C.H. Special Fund to supplement the costs of administering and operating the R.E.A.C.H. Program. (SB500 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS/EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
K. RHOADS, GABBARD, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, S. Chang, Green, Kim, Riviere |
HHS/EDN, FIN |
HB385 |
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SB502 SD1 HD1
In Vitro Fertilization; Required Insurance Coverage
RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried women, and male-female couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. (SB502 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
SHIMABUKURO, BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GREEN, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Inouye, Kouchi, L. Thielen |
HHS, CPC, FIN |
HB664 |
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SB503 SD2
Health Insurance; Mental Illness Benefits; Covered Services; Case Management Services; Victims of Sexual Violence and Abuse
RELATING TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
Requires health insurance coverage for case management services by qualified mental health providers for victims of sexual violence and abuse. Takes effect on 6/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
INOUYE, BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GREEN, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Ihara, Kim, Kouchi |
HHS, CPC, FIN |
HB665 |
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SB506 SD1
Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits; Reporting; Attorney General; Sexual Assault; Forensic Evidence
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Requires annual reporting to the legislature by the AG of statistical data pertaining to the testing of sexual assault evidence collection kits. Provides certain rights to sexual assault survivors. Institutes mandatory testing requirements in accordance with AG guidelines. Requires AG to report to the legislature on the progress of implementing AG guidelines. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
L. THIELEN, BAKER, ESPERO, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, NISHIHARA, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, Kidani, Kouchi |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB668 |
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SB507
Domestic Abuse; Family Court; Report
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Removes redundant investigating and reporting requirements of the Department of Human Services and the family courts in cases where temporary restraining orders are sought for alleged domestic abuse involving a family or household member who is a minor or incapacitated person. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HMS, JDC. |
KIM, BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GREEN, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Ihara, Kidani, Kouchi, Nishihara |
HMS, JDC |
HB669 |
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SB509
Pay Equity; Gender Discrimination
RELATING TO EQUAL PAY.
Prohibits enforced wage secrecy and retaliation or discrimination against employees who disclose, discuss, or inquire about their own or co-workers' wages. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/JDC. |
KIDANI, BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GREEN, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, K. RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Ihara, Kouchi |
LBR/JDC |
HB671 |
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SB510 SD2 HD2
Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.
Formally establishes the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn program and special fund within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds for positions and a vision screening and eye assessment tool, and to implement, expand, and sustain the program. (SB510 HD2) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER, ENGLISH, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Espero, Green, Ihara, Kouchi, L. Thielen |
HHS, EDN, FIN |
HB672 |
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SB511 SD2 HD1
Child Care Facilities; Inspections; Reports; Oversight; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES.
Requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to post on its website, reports of child care facility inspections beginning with inspections occurring on January 1, 2019, and suspected or actual complaint violations, including DHS's findings and corrective actions. Appropriates funds to implement and comply with the reporting requirements for child care facilities. (SB511 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KIDANI, ESPERO, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Green, Ihara, Kim, Kouchi |
HHS, FIN |
HB673 |
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SB515
In Vitro Fertilization Procedure Coverage
RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Amends insurance coverage requirements for in vitro fertilization to allow for expanded applicability. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH/LBR, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Inouye |
CPH/LBR, WAM |
HB677 |
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SB516
Family Leave; Domestic Violence; Sexual Violence
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Allows an employee to take family leave in addition to victim leave when the leave is related to domestic or sexual violence against the employee or the employee's minor child. Requires an employee to submit certification related to domestic or sexual violence of the employee or the employee's minor child. Requires employer confidentiality of information related to domestic or sexual violence against the employee or the employee's minor child. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, JDC/WAM. |
BAKER, INOUYE, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA |
LBR, JDC/WAM |
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SB517 SD1
Domestic Violence; Training; State and County Employees
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Requires any state or county agency to provide domestic abuse intervention training to their personnel whose job duties require or may require intervention in a domestic abuse situation. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KIDANI, Inouye, Kim, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Tokuda |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB679 |
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SB519 SD2 HD1
County Police Departments; Police Officers; Citizen Complaints; Officer-involved Domestic Violence
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Specifies that citizen complaints against a police officer that involve allegations of domestic violence against a family or household member on the part of the police officer shall not be required to be in writing or sworn to by the complainant. (SB519 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, JUD, referral sheet 2 |
L. THIELEN, BAKER, Inouye, Kim, Shimabukuro, Tokuda |
HHS, JUD |
HB681 |
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SB520
County Police Commissions; Police Commissioners; Composition; Requirements
RELATING TO POLICE COMMISSIONS.
Amends the composition of the county police commissions to require that three commissioners on each police commission have backgrounds, including equality for women, civil rights, and law enforcement, for the benefit of the public. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
L. THIELEN, BAKER, INOUYE, TOKUDA, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB682 |
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SB521
Employment; Government Employees; Maternity Leave; Paternity Leave; Paid Leave
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Establishes a 6-week paid maternity and paternity leave policy for government employees to ensure that Hawaii's working families are adequately supported during times of needing to provide care to a newborn or bond with a new child. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
L. THIELEN, Baker, Inouye, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
HB683 |
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SB522 SD1 HD1
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; Sudden Unexpected Infant Death; Safe Sleep Policy
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires Department of Human Services (DHS) registered or licensed child care facilities to: (1) Place any child less than a year old on the child's back to sleep; (2) Discuss the Safe Sleep Policy with the child's parent or legal guardian before the child is enrolled in the facility; (3) Complete training in safe sleep practices; and (4) Report the death of a child, employee, or household member, and any illness or injury received at the facility to DHS within one working day of occurrence. (SB522 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Inouye, Kidani, Kim, L. Thielen, Tokuda |
HHS, FIN |
HB684 |
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SB523
Civil Actions; Limitation of Actions; Sexual Offenses Against Minors
RELATING TO CIVIL ACTIONS.
Allows a civil action for recovery of damages to be brought by persons subjected to sexual offenses as a minor against the person who committed the act at any time by repealing the statute of limitations. Repeals the period during which a victim of child sexual abuse may bring an otherwise time-barred civil action against the victim's abuser or an entity with a duty of care, including the State and counties. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, BAKER, INOUYE, KIDANI, TOKUDA |
JDC, WAM |
HB685 |
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SB530 SD2 HD1
Long-term Care Ombudsman; Long-term Care Ombudsman Program; Appropriation; Kupuna Caucus ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE OFFICE OF THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to support the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program on Oahu by establishing one full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) permanent program specialist IV position for the City and County of Honolulu and for contracted services through the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman in the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. (SB530 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
IHARA, GREEN, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, Baker, S. Chang, Espero, Galuteria, Harimoto, Inouye, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Riviere, Ruderman |
HHS, FIN |
HB610 |
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SB533 SD1 HD1
Kupuna Caucus; Aging and Disability Resource Center; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER.
Appropriates funds for the Aging and Disability Resource Center. (SB533 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
IHARA, BAKER, GREEN, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Espero, Galuteria, Inouye, K. Kahele, Kim, Riviere, Taniguchi |
HHS, FIN |
HB612 |
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SB534 SD2 HD1
Kupuna Care; Caregivers; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO KUPUNA CARE.
Requires the executive office on aging to establish the kupuna caregivers program, subject to available funds, to assist community members in obtaining care for elders while remaining in the workforce. Makes establishment of the kupuna care program mandatory, subject to available funds. Clarifies the kupuna service and support options provided by area agencies on aging within the kupuna care program. Appropriates funds for establishing and implementing the kupuna caregivers program. (SB534 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
BAKER, S. CHANG, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, NISHIHARA, Espero, K. Kahele, Taniguchi |
HHS, FIN |
HB607 |
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SB535 SD2
Hearing Aids; Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued after 12/31/18 to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum of $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Takes effect on 6/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
IHARA, ESPERO, GREEN, INOUYE, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, Baker, S. Chang, Galuteria, Harimoto, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, K. Rhoads, Riviere, Taniguchi |
HHS/CPC, FIN |
HB613 |
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SB536 SD1 HD1
Kupuna Caucus; Fall Prevention; DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION.
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for the full-time equivalent fall prevention and early detection coordinator position established by Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014. (SB536 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
IHARA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, K. RHOADS, Baker, S. Chang, Galuteria, Inouye, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
HHS, FIN |
HB614 |
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SB539
Kupuna Caucus; Elderly; Caregivers; Financial Exploitation; Elder Abuse; Penal Code
RELATING TO THE ELDERLY.
Makes financial exploitation of an elder by a caregiver a class    felony. Defines "caregiver", "elder", and "financial exploitation". |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HMS, JDC. |
IHARA, BAKER, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Galuteria, Green, Taniguchi |
HMS, JDC |
HB432 |
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SB542
Kupuna Caucus; Child Custody; Visitation; Grandparents
RELATING TO GRANDPARENTS.
Allows the family court to award a grandparent, upon petition to the court, custody or visitation if it is in the best interest of the child and denial of such custody or visitation would cause significant harm to the child. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
IHARA, BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, RIVIERE, S. Chang, Green, K. Kahele, Kim, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
JDC, WAM |
HB435 |
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SB544
Minimum Wage; Employment
RELATING TO LABOR.
Annually increases minimum wage 1/1/18 - 1/1/2021. On 9/30/2021 and thereafter requires DLIR to adjust the minimum hourly wage in accordance with the Honolulu region consumer price index. Deletes tip credit. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, WAM |
HB5 |
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SB548
Marijuana; Legalization
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Legalizes the personal use, possession, and sale of marijuana in a specified quantity. Requires licensing to operate marijuana establishments. Subjects marijuana establishments to excise taxes and income taxes. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC/WAM. |
ENGLISH, IHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Espero, Gabbard, Galuteria, Wakai |
CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB556
Pedestrian Walk Signals; Countdown Timers
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Clarifies when pedestrians may enter a crosswalk equipped with a countdown timer. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE, JDC. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, Gabbard, Galuteria, Green, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRE, JDC |
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SB557
Public Records; Disclosure; Disciplinary Action
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT.
Allows disclosure of government records in cases where a police officer has been suspended or discharged in a disciplinary action. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
ENGLISH, IHARA, RUDERMAN, Baker, S. Chang, Gabbard, Harimoto, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB565
Escape; Conditional Release; Work Furlough
RELATING TO ESCAPE FROM WORK FURLOUGH.
Limits the additional time that an inmate may be sentenced to serve after escaping from a work furlough program and without committing a new crime before voluntarily returning or being apprehended. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
ESPERO, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB566
Law Enforcement Working Group; Misconduct; Termination
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Creates a temporary law enforcement working group to make recommendations to the legislature on establishing professional recruitment, hiring, and training standards for all state law enforcement officers who carry firearms and badges and who have the arrest authority. Prohibits a law enforcement officer who has been terminated for misconduct by a state or county department, agency, or office in the capacity of law enforcement from being hired by another state or county law enforcement department, agency, or office. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
ESPERO, BAKER, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB567
Criminal Procedure; Law Enforcement; No Contest Plea; Deferral; Prohibition
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Prohibits the courts from deferring the acceptance of guilty or no contest pleas that could result in the expungement of the offense from the criminal record of state or county law enforcement officers for felonies, misdemeanors, or petty misdemeanors that the officers are alleged to have committed while in the performance of the duties of an officer. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
ESPERO, IHARA, Kim, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB568
Criminal Procedure; Bail; Bailable Offenses; Serious Crimes; Violent Crimes
RELATING TO BAIL.
Requires that a defendant be denied bail when the charge is for a violent crime or the defendant has been previously convicted of a violent crime. Distinguishes between a serious crime for which the judge has the discretion to grant bail and a violent crime for which bail must be denied. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
ESPERO, Baker, Gabbard, Kim |
JDC, WAM |
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SB569
Law Enforcement; Body-worn Cameras; Vehicle Cameras; Video Footage; Records; Public Disclosure
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes public disclosure requirements for video footage obtained by law enforcement body-worn or vehicle cameras. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
ESPERO, K. RHOADS, Baker, Ihara, Kim, Wakai |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB574
Campaign Finance; Income Tax
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Makes various changes to the campaign finance laws. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
ESPERO |
JDC, WAM |
HB268 |
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SB575
Marijuana; Legalization; Study; LRB; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to study various effects that the legalization of marijuana have had on other states. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC/WAM. |
ESPERO, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB589 SD1
Houseless Bill of Rights
RELATING TO THE HOUSELESS BILL OF RIGHTS.
Defines specific rights granted to a person who is houseless including equal access to housing, jobs, and shelters, equal treatment by government agencies, and access to life-sustaining activities and essential services. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HOU, WAM/JDC. |
ESPERO, HARIMOTO |
HOU, WAM/JDC |
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SB596
Hazing in the First Degree; Misdemeanor
RELATING TO HAZING.
Establishes hazing in the first degree as a misdemeanor. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
ESPERO, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani |
JDC |
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SB597
State Sheriff; Qualifications; Department of Public Safety
RELATING TO THE STATE SHERIFF.
Requires that any person appointed as State Sheriff by the Director of Public Safety shall have a minimum of five years of combined prior law enforcement experience. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, LBR. |
ESPERO, Baker, Ihara, Nishihara, Wakai |
PSM, LBR |
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SB600
President Barack Obama; Name; State Facility; Statue
RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES.
Requires the governor to coordinate with the department of accounting and general services and other state agencies as necessary to name a school, building, road, park, or other property under the control of the State in honor of President Barack Obama and require the state foundation on culture and the arts to commission a statue of President Barack Obama to be located on state or federal property. Requires the governor to report to the legislature on the status of the plan. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to GVO/JDC, WAM. |
ESPERO, GREEN, KIDANI, WAKAI |
GVO/JDC, WAM |
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SB602 HD1
Motor Vehicles; Registration Fees; Disabled Veterans
RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM REGISTRATION FEES.
Repeals the requirement that a disabled veteran be in receipt of disability retirement pay from the armed forces to be exempt from the payment of annual vehicle registration fees. (SB602 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
NISHIHARA, Dela Cruz, Kidani |
VMI, FIN |
HB1222 |
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SB603 SD1 HD2
Corrections; Correctional Facilities; Administrative and Disciplinary Segregation; Oahu Community Correctional Center Relocation; Report
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Requires report to Legislature on solitary confinement in Hawaii and Arizona correctional facilities that house Hawaii inmates. Requires Department of Public Safety to expand the environmental impact statement process for potential sites for the Oahu Community Correctional Center relocation and submit a report to Legislature. (SB603 HD2) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
NISHIHARA, ESPERO, Baker, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Kidani, Wakai |
PBS, JUD |
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SB607
Weed and Seed Strategy; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CRIME REDUCTION.
Creates a permanent weed and seed strategy within the department of labor and industrial relations, office of community service. Appropriates funds subject to federal funding. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, ESPERO, KIDANI, Baker, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB610
Forensic Mental Health; Qualified Examiners
RELATING TO QUALIFIED EXAMINERS.
Allows a court to choose from 1 to 3 qualified examiners in felony cases in which a defendant's fitness to proceed is in doubt. Requires that at least 1 of the examiners is a psychiatrist or licensed psychologist. Removes the requirement that 1 of the 3 examiners shall be a psychiatrist or licensed psychologist designated by the director of health from within DOH. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/CPH, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, INOUYE, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
JDC/CPH, WAM |
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SB612 SD2 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Qualified Feed Developer Grants; Livestock Revitalization Program; Appropriation; GO Bonds ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Makes housekeeping amendment to the Livestock Revitalization Program. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the feed developer grant program and reimbursements to qualified producers for feed costs. Authorizes GO bonds for the planning, designing, and purchasing of a livestock feed mill. (SB612 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
NISHIHARA, KIDANI, Baker, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele |
AGR, FIN |
HB483 |
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SB620 SD2 HD2
Taxation; Sales; Out-of-State Retailers or Vendors; Notification; Reporting
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires retailers or vendors that are not located in the State and not required to pay or collect general excise or use tax for sales to send certain information to purchasers in the State. Allows the Director of Taxation to require retailers or vendors to submit an annual report to the Department of Taxation. Exempts retailers or vendors who voluntarily collect and pay use tax to the Department of Taxation. Prohibits the Department of Taxation from fining, charging interest on, or penalizing in any way a purchaser who receives notification and does not pay the use tax. Amends the definition of business under Hawaii's general excise tax law. (SB620 HD2) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
DELA CRUZ, KIDANI, Inouye, Nishihara, Wakai |
CPC, FIN |
HB345 |
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SB621
Interactive Web Tool; Post-secondary Education; Department of Education; University of Hawaii; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
Requires the University of Hawaii to collaborate with the department of education and department of business, economic development, and tourism to develop and implement an interactive web tool that will enable degree-seeking individuals to make better-informed decisions regarding their post-secondary education and career choices. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HRE/EDU, LBR/WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HRE/EDU, LBR/WAM |
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SB625
Franchises; Relationship Between Franchisor or Subfranchisor and Franchisee; Civil Liability
RELATING TO FRANCHISES.
Establishes an unfair or deceptive act or practice or an unfair method of competition for a franchisor or subfranchisor to restrain a franchisee from sourcing processing services for transaction authorization cards from processing service providers of a franchisee's choosing. Allows a franchisor to establish reasonable written standards regarding the nature and quality of the processing service providers. Prohibits rescission as an available remedy for a franchisor or subfranchisor restraining a franchisee from sourcing processing services for transaction authorization cards from processing service providers of the franchisee's choosing. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
IHARA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, JDC |
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SB626
Ethics; Disclosures; Lobbyists; Legislators; State Employees
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Requires lobbyists and their clients to make monthly disclosures during any month the legislature is in session, and a report for June 1 through December 31. Adds required disclosures regarding lobbying events, contractual relationships with legislators, and campaign contributions. Requires the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislators to file their financial disclosures by January 31 after the beginning of the regular legislative session. Requires certain state employees to disclose contractual relationships with lobbyists and their clients. Amends the definition of "administrative action" to include granting or denying an application for a business- or development-related permit, license, or approval and the procurement of goods and services through contracts covered by the procurement code. Requires the state ethics commission to accept electronically filed documents. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, HARIMOTO, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Espero, K. Kahele |
JDC |
HB524 |
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SB627 SD1 HD1
Condominiums; Condominium Association Members; Board Members; Board Meetings; Notice
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Makes violation of a mandatory provision of the State's condominium law by a condominium board of directors or its officers and members a per se violation of the board's fiduciary duty, but provides a safe harbor from liability for a board member who votes against the action that constitutes a violation. Authorizes board to adopt rules for owner participation in deliberations and discussions of the board and requires notification to owners of the rules. Requires the notice for board meetings to include a list of items expected to be on the meeting agenda. Requires unapproved final drafts of the board minutes to be available within fourteen days after the meeting. (SB627 HD1) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
IHARA, INOUYE, S. Chang, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Ruderman |
CPC |
HB832 |
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SB630
Lobbyists; Executive Branch; Administrative Action
RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.
Expands the definition of "administrative action" in lobbyist law to include granting or denying applications for business or development-related permits, licenses, or approvals and procurement of goods and services under Hawaii public procurement code. Clarifies that lobbying laws apply to lobbying by the executive branch. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Keith-Agaran, Kim |
JDC |
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SB638
Employment; Paid Sick Leave
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or needs medical care. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, S. CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Shimabukuro |
LBR, WAM |
HB4 |
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SB639
Condominiums; Board Members; Fiduciary Duties
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Requires board members of condominium associations to disclose significant financial interests prior to taking action that affects both the association and a third-party provider. Prohibits board members from receiving gifts from those types of third party providers. Expands the powers of the real estate commission to enforce violations by board members of disclosure requirements and gift prohibitions. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, ESPERO, GREEN, RUDERMAN, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Nishihara |
CPH, JDC |
HB382 |
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SB642
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Legal Counsel
RELATING TO LEGAL COUNSEL.
Allows the department of Hawaiian home lands to retain independent legal counsel as needed. Authorizes the department of Hawaiian home lands to use the services of the attorney general as needed and when the interests of the State and the department of Hawaiian home lands are aligned. Provides that funds owed to independent legal counsel shall be paid by the attorney general. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HWN/JDC, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Nishihara, Dela Cruz |
HWN/JDC, WAM |
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SB645
Service of Process; Notice; Family Courts
RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS.
Amends sections of title 31, Hawaii Revised Statutes, including the Administrative Process for Child Support Enforcement and the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, to allow for service by publication or by any other manner that is reasonably calculated to give the party actual notice of proceedings and an opportunity to be heard when respondents cannot be located or personally served in all family court proceedings. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS |
JDC |
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SB647 SD1
Innovative Teacher Preparation Programs; Teacher Retention Study; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Makes appropriations to Leeward Community College for its special education coursework for teacher licensure and to the Department of Education's Alternate Teacher Route Contract and Teacher Induction and Mentoring programs. Requires the Auditor to report on teacher retention statistics on a school-by-school basis. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to EDU/HRE, LBR/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, Espero |
EDU/HRE, LBR/WAM |
HB1263 |
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SB658 SD2 HD2
Tourism; Transportation; Aeronautics; Hawaii Airport Corporation
RELATING TO AN AIRPORT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the establishment of the Hawaii Airport Corporation within the Department of Transportation for administrative purposes on July 1, 2018. Sets out appointment of members to the board of directors and powers and duties of the Hawaii Airport Corporation. Transfers the aeronautics functions of the Department of Transportation to the Hawaii Airport Authority. (SB658 HD2) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
INOUYE, Dela Cruz, English, K. Kahele, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
TRN, LAB, FIN |
HB1443 |
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SB661
Land Resource Development and Exploration; Drilling; County Authority
RELATING TO LAND RESOURCES.
Clarifies that county ordinances shall not conflict or interfere with DLNR rules related to the issuance of permits in support of geothermal resources development and geothermal resources exploration. Requires the lessee of a mining lease to comply with all water and air pollution control laws. Requires the rules of the board of land and natural resources regarding mining operations, geothermal resource development, and geothermal resource exploration, including drilling conditions and restrictions, to be uniform throughout the State. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE/PSM/WTL, JDC. |
INOUYE, KIDANI, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara |
TRE/PSM/WTL, JDC |
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SB665 SD2 HD1
Renewable Energy; Solar and Wind Energy Property; Tax Credit; State Building Design; Energy Efficiency; Appropriation
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Replaces the current renewable energy technology systems tax credit with tax credits for solar or wind energy property and energy storage property and is applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2017. Establishes a demonstration project for building energy efficiency designs within the Department of Transportation. (SB665 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
INOUYE, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
EEP, FIN |
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SB666
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for Hawaii County; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit; Grant-in-aid; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR HAWAII COUNTY.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for Hawaii County Career Criminal Prosecution Unit. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB677
Internet Gambling; Hawaii Internet Lottery and Gambling Corporation
RELATING TO INTERNET GAMING.
Establishes the Hawaii internet lottery and gaming corporation for the purpose of conducting internet gambling in Hawaii. Allocates proceeds to capital improvements at public schools and the University of Hawaii system, scholarships and educational loan repayments for medical students who practice in Hawaii for ten years, support for the family practice rural residency program, watershed protection, and reduction and prevention of problem gambling. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to GVO/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
KIDANI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB683 SD2 HD1
Public Education; Residential Investment Property Surcharge; Visitor Accommodation Surcharge; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY AND VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to advance the State's goal of providing a public education for the children of Hawaii by authorizing the legislature to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on residential investment property and visitor accommodations. (SB683 HD1) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KIDANI, K. RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, Espero, Gabbard, Inouye, K. Kahele |
EDN, JUD, FIN |
HB182 |
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SB686 SD2 HD1
Education Surcharge; Residential Investment Properties; Visitor Accommodations
RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
Establishes education surcharges on residential investment properties and visitor accommodations for the purpose of funding public education. (SB686 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KIDANI, K. RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, Espero, Gabbard, Inouye, K. Kahele |
EDN, JUD, FIN |
HB180 |
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SB688 SD1
Criminal Trespass; Schools; Roads; Streets; Highways
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
Prohibits persons from interfering with or disrupting the orderly operation, safety, or peaceful conduct of a school or school-related activity. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to EDU, JDC. |
KIDANI, Dela Cruz, Espero, Gabbard, K. Kahele, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
EDU, JDC |
HB944 |
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SB691
Penal Code; Indecent Exposure; Nude Sunbathing
RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE.
Clarifies that the offense of indecent exposure includes the activity of nude sunbathing. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RIVIERE, Harimoto, Inouye, Kim, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
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SB692
Sunscreen; Oxybenzone; Marine Life Conservation District
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION.
Prohibits the use or application of sunscreen or sunblock containing oxybenzone or cosmetics with sunscreen containing oxybenzone while in a marine life conservation district. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to WTL, JDC. |
RIVIERE, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, IHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Green, Inouye |
WTL, JDC |
HB817 |
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SB694
Oceanfront Property; Oceanfront Purchaser Statement; Bureau of Conveyances
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Requires a purchaser or transferee to execute an oceanfront purchaser statement with every sale or transfer of oceanfront real estate. Requires the statement to be recorded with the bureau of conveyances. Establishes mandatory provisions for every oceanfront purchaser statement. Takes effect 11/1/17. |
(S)
1/23/2018- The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 01-26-18 2:45PM in conference room 224. |
RIVIERE, ESPERO, Baker, Green, Harimoto, Ihara, Inouye, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
WTL, CPH |
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SB697
State Tree; Ohia Lehua
RELATING TO THE STATE TREE.
Designates the ohia lehua tree as the official tree of the State. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/WTL, HWN. |
RIVIERE, Inouye, Kim, Shimabukuro |
JDC/WTL, HWN |
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SB701
Constitutional Amendment; Lieutenant Governor; Appointment; Elections; Governor (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 2, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to require the gubernatorial nominee of each political party following the primary election to appoint a person from the same political party as a running mate for lieutenant governor in the general election. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RIVIERE, Espero, Harimoto |
JDC |
HB1291 |
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SB702
Transient Accommodations; Registration; Public Database; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
Requires the department of taxation to manage a public database of all registered transient accommodation and resort time share vacation plan businesses. Makes failure to register as a business of furnishing transient accommodations a class C felony rather than a misdemeanor. Requires filers of transient accommodations tax to include the amount of transient accommodations tax revenues collected by zip code on tax return form. Requires filers of transient accommodations tax to include certificate of registration number on annual tax return. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/16. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to ETT/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Green, Harimoto, Ihara, Kim, Shimabukuro |
ETT/CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB704 SD2 HD2
Vacation Rentals; Taxation; Transient Accommodations Brokers; Tax Collection Agents; General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax ($)
RELATING TO VACATION RENTALS.
Allows transient accommodations brokers to register as tax collection agents to collect and remit general excise and transient accommodations taxes on behalf of operators and plan managers using their services for vacation rentals. Requires that the subject property is in compliance with applicable land use laws. Allocates TAT revenues to each county for FY 2017-2018. Sunsets on 12/31/2022. (SB704 HD2) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
L. THIELEN, HARIMOTO, KIM, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Ihara |
TOU, FIN |
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SB710
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Restrictions on Use; Violation of Privacy
RELATING TO UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES.
Establishes restrictions on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Amends the offenses of violation of privacy in the first and second degrees to specifically address the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the commission of these offenses. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/CPH, JDC. |
L. THIELEN, ESPERO, KIDANI, Wakai |
PSM/CPH, JDC |
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SB714 SD2 HD1
Job Training; Supervisory Experience; Shadowing; Retirement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO JOB TRAINING.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to establish and implement a supervisory and professional job shadowing pilot project. Appropriates funds for the pilot project. (SB714 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
TOKUDA |
LAB, FIN |
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SB716 SD1
Mental Health; Substance Abuse; Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A PRE-ARREST DIVERSION PILOT PROJECT.
Establishes a pre-arrest diversion pilot project for individuals with mental health or substance abuse challenges who allegedly commit nonviolent, non-felony offenses on state property. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/CPH/HMS, WAM/JDC. |
TOKUDA, K. RHOADS, Kouchi |
PSM/CPH/HMS, WAM/JDC |
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SB717 SD2 HD2
State Property Cleanup Program; Sheriff Patrol Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC REAL PROPERTY.
Establishes a temporary program to clean up state real property after the departure of persons who have illegally camped or lodged on state real property. Requires the Governor to designate the state executive department responsible for the program. Establishes a temporary sheriff patrol program to enforce laws against illegally camping, trespassing, or being present on state real property. Makes appropriations. (SB717 HD2) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
TOKUDA, K. RHOADS, Kouchi |
WAL, JUD, FIN |
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SB719 SD1 HD1
Deferred Maintenance Plan ($)
RELATING TO DEFERRED MAINTENANCE.
Requires the Governor to prepare a deferred maintenance plan to gradually eliminate the deferred maintenance costs of all state-owned buildings, facilities, and other improvements. Requires the initial plan to be submitted to the Legislature with the executive budget for the fiscal biennium 2019-2021. Requires the Governor to prepare annual updates. Imposes the same requirements on the Chief Justice for Judiciary-owned buildings, facilities, and other improvements. Makes an appropriation to the Office of the Governor and to the Judiciary. (SB719 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
TOKUDA, BAKER, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, English, Gabbard, K. Kahele, Kouchi, Nishihara, Wakai |
FIN |
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SB720 SD1 HD1
Concussion Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CONCUSSION PROGRAM.
Makes an appropriation for the concussion monitoring and educational program for school athletics, concussion and awareness program for youth athletic activities, and administration of a concussion and awareness program for youth athletics. (SB720 HD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TOKUDA, BAKER, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, GREEN, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, English, K. Kahele, Kouchi, Nishihara, Wakai |
HHS, EDN, FIN |
HB1490 |
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SB723 SD2 HD1
Rapid Occupational Training and Certification Program; Community College System; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Adds as a purpose of the University of Hawaii community college system the provision of occupational training and certification programs designed to rapidly qualify persons to fill new and hard-to-fill position classes in the State, counties, and private sector that require technical skills. Appropriates funds for the programs. (SB723 HD1) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
TOKUDA, BAKER, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, English, K. Kahele, Kouchi, Nishihara, Wakai |
HED, FIN |
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SB731
Workers' Compensation; Medical Examination
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Provides that an independent medical examination and permanent impairment rating examination shall be conducted by a qualified physician selected by the mutual agreement of the parties. Provides a process for appointment in the event that there is no mutual agreement. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, LBR. |
GREEN, K. RHOADS |
CPH, LBR |
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SB739 SD1 HD1
Behavior Analysis; Licensure; Certification; Supervision
RELATING TO BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES.
Clarifies the scope of practice of behavior analysis. Clarifies who may provide behavior analysis and applied behavior analysis services regardless of licensure status, including licensed individuals working within an overlapping scope of practice, individuals supervised by a licensed professional of an overlapping scope of practice, and caregivers. (SB739 HD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
GREEN, Baker |
HHS, CPC |
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SB740
Healing Art; Doctors; Professional Identification
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Designates specific professional identifications that may be used by certain persons to advertise, announce, or imply that they are prepared or qualified to practice a particular type of healing art in the State. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
GREEN, KEITH-AGARAN |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB741
Workers' Compensation; Impartial Physician; Exam; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires a workers' compensation impartial exam to be conducted by a doctor whose specialty is appropriate for the injury to be examined in cases where the director of labor and industrial relations appoints a doctor to conduct an exam. Appropriates funds for the purpose of this measure. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, WAM. |
GREEN, K. RHOADS |
LBR, WAM |
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SB745
Child Abuse or Neglect; Parents and Guardians; Reports; Notice; Rights; Department of Human Services
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.
Specifies certain rights of a parent or guardian after the department of human services receives a report concerning child abuse or neglect. Requires written notice to be provided to a parent or guardian at the time of any initial face-to-face-contact with a child's parent or guardian regarding reported child abuse or neglect. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HMS, JDC. |
GREEN, Espero, K. Rhoads |
HMS, JDC |
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SB747
Adult Protective Services; Vulnerable Adult; Order for Immediate Protection; Substantial Evidence
RELATING TO ORDERS FOR IMMEDIATE PROTECTION.
Requires a finding of substantial evidence that a vulnerable adult has incurred abuse or is in danger of abuse prior to the issuance of an order for immediate protection when the vulnerable adult is living at home with a prognosis of six months or less to live. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HMS, JDC. |
GREEN, S. CHANG, KIDANI, Gabbard |
HMS, JDC |
HB525 |
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SB748 SD1 HD1
Child Care Facilities; Records; Substantiated Complaints; Public Posting; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES.
Requires the Department of Human Services to post its inspection records of child care facilities that involve substantiated complaints on a public website and submit an annual report to the legislature of certain information from inspection records related to child care facilities. (SB748 HD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
GREEN, HARIMOTO, KIDANI, RUDERMAN, Gabbard |
HHS, FIN |
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SB754
Cruelty to Animals; Dogs; Tethers and Other Restraints
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
Prohibits tethers and certain other types of restraints that are known to endanger dogs or prevent dogs from receiving necessary sustenance. Specifies penalties. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
GREEN, ESPERO, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Harimoto, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
JDC, WAM |
HB1298 |
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SB755
Case Management Services; Reimbursements; Medicaid
RELATING TO CASE MANAGERS.
Authorizes Department of Human Services to negotiate reimbursement rate for case managers providing services to Medicaid patients. Specifies the percentage by which these reimbursement rates are to be increased. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HMS/JDC, WAM. |
GREEN, S. Chang, Espero, Harimoto, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HMS/JDC, WAM |
HB692 |
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SB770
Student Privacy; Consumer Protection; Penalties
RELATING TO STUDENT PRIVACY.
Creates civil penalties for operators of web sites, online services, online applications, or mobile applications used for K-12 school purposes who misuse a student's protected online personal information. Allows the AG or the executive director of the Office of Consumer Protection to bring an action against an operator. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to EDU/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
WAKAI |
EDU/CPH, JDC/WAM |
HB30 |
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SB776 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Invasive Species Authority; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.
Restructures the Hawaii Invasive Species Council as the Hawaii Invasive Species Authority, administratively attached to the Department of Agriculture, to coordinate implementation of the Hawaii Interagency Biosecurity Plan and to improve coordination of the State's invasive species prevention, early detection, rapid response, control, enforcement, and outreach programs. Appropriates funds to implement the authority and relevant interagency invasive species projects. (SB776 HD1) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, Baker, Harimoto, Nishihara, Riviere, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB777
Student Informed Consent to Animal Dissection and Vivisection; Public Schools
RELATING TO STUDENT INFORMED CONSENT.
Allows public school students in grades K through 12 to decline participation in dissection, vivisection, and other procedures harmful to animals. Requires schools to make alternative educational projects available, and the board of education to develop rules and give notice to all schools. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to EDU, JDC. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, KIDANI, Inouye, Wakai |
EDU, JDC |
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SB778 SD1
Pesticide Use; Large Agribusinesses; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Makes an appropriation to implement the recommendations of the joint fact finding study group's report on pesticide use by large agribusinesses on Kauai. Effective 3/9/2092. (SD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS/EEP, AGR/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GABBARD, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
HHS/EEP, AGR/CPC, FIN |
HB252 |
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SB780
Enterprise Zones; Agriculture; Renewable Energy; Tax Credit
RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Expands the definition of an eligible business activity to include businesses that provide renewable energy infrastructure to agricultural producers. Extends the tax credit eligibility periods in enterprise zones for agricultural producers and for businesses providing renewable energy infrastructure to agricultural producers until the Hawaii constitutional mandate of "self-sufficiency" is fulfilled. Expands the qualifications of a qualified business to include those businesses that increase gross volume of agricultural products or gross volume of renewable energy infrastructures to agricultural producers within enterprise zones located within the same county by two percent annually. Specifies the kinds of agricultural investments that are eligible for the business tax credit. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to AEN/ETT/TRE, JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, S. Chang, Riviere |
AEN/ETT/TRE, JDC/WAM |
HB784 |
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SB785
Medical Records; Medical Facilities; Bankruptcy
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires medical facilities filing for bankruptcy to inform every patient or former patient by written notice prior to filing for bankruptcy that the patient or former patient is entitled to a copy of the patient's or former patient's own medical records at no charge. Requires the medical facilities to provide a paper or electronic copy of the medical records to the patient or former patient upon request. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
GABBARD, KIM, K. RHOADS, Baker, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kidani, Nishihara |
CPH, JDC |
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SB788
Forfeiture; Working Group; Department of the Attorney General
RELATING TO FORFEITURE.
Requires the department of the attorney general to establish a working group to review and discuss Hawaii's asset forfeiture laws and make recommendations to improve these laws. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
GABBARD, GREEN, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, K. RHOADS, K. Kahele |
JDC |
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SB789
Unemployment; Reporting; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT.
Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to report U-6 figures alongside U-3 figures in the main text of reports and press releases related to the State's unemployment rate. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, WAM. |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, K. Kahele, Kim, L. Thielen |
LBR, WAM |
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SB790
Emergency Telephone Service; Misuse; Penalty; Fine
RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Establishes a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for committing the offense of misuse of 911 emergency telephone service. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
GABBARD, GREEN, K. Kahele, Kim |
JDC, WAM |
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SB796
Pickup Truck; Passengers; Liability
RELATING TO PASSENGERS RIDING IN BED OF PICKUP TRUCKS.
Raises the age of passengers prohibited from riding in the bed of a pickup truck under certain conditions from twelve or under to under eighteen years of age. Deems passengers in the bed of a pickup truck to have assumed the risk of injury or death from an accident or injury occurring while the vehicle is in operation. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE, JDC. |
GABBARD, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, RIVIERE, Baker, S. Chang, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
TRE, JDC |
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SB802
Animal Rescue; Animal Rescue Entities; Requirements; Licensing; Counties
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
Creates licensing requirements and regulations for animal rescue entities; provides enforcement and penalties for violations. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to AEN/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, K. Rhoads, Riviere |
AEN/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB805
Telecommute; Telework; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
Provides income tax credits for employers when their employees telecommute for work and for conducting telecommute assessments. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/ETT, WAM. |
GABBARD, Galuteria, Ruderman, Wakai |
LBR/ETT, WAM |
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SB809
Counties; Pesticide Use; Preemption
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Allows a county to enact and adopt local laws, rules, and policies that regulate pesticides use within its own jurisdiction under certain conditions. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/AEN, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, GREEN, IHARA |
PSM/AEN, JDC |
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SB810
Neonicotinoid Insecticide; Pesticides; Agriculture
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits application of neonicotinoid insecticides without a permit after 6/30/18 to protect honeybees and other pollinating animals. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/AEN, CPH/JDC. |
RUDERMAN, ESPERO, GREEN, K. RHOADS, Baker, S. Chang, Galuteria, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
PSM/AEN, CPH/JDC |
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SB811
Automatic Voter Registration; Driver's License; Identification Card; Opt-out; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VOTING.
Beginning on January 1, 2018, requires that any person who is eligible to vote and applies for a new or renewed motor vehicle driver's license, provisional license, instruction permit, limited purpose driver's license, limited purpose provisional driver's license, limited purpose instruction permit, or identification card shall be automatically registered to vote if that person is not already registered to vote; provided that upon receipt of notification from the respective county clerk the applicant shall have twenty-one calendar days to opt-out of automatic voter registration. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/TRE, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, BAKER, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, GREEN, IHARA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, K. RHOADS, Gabbard |
JDC/TRE, WAM |
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SB813
Campaign Contributions; Legislative Sessions; Fundraisers
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Prohibits campaign contributions from certain entities to members of the legislature during the legislative session, for five days following adjournment sine die, and during a special session. Prohibits a member of the legislature from knowingly soliciting or accepting a contribution from a lobbyist or a lobbyist's principal during a legislative session, for five days following adjournment sine die, and during a special session. Prohibits fundraisers for any member of the legislature to be held during any regular legislative session, for five calendar days after adjournment sine die, and during a special session. Takes effect on 1/1/2018. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RUDERMAN, IHARA, Espero, Riviere |
JDC |
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SB814
Marijuana; County Authorization to Legalize
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to legalize marijuana cultivation, possession, sale, transfer, and use, for persons over the age of twenty-one. Clarifies that penal code provisions pertaining to drug and intoxicating compounds offenses do not apply to counties that have adopted ordinances legalizing marijuana and adopted administrative rules to regulate marijuana. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, GREEN, Espero, Ihara |
PSM, JDC |
HB251 |
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SB815
Real Estate Disclosure; Albizia Trees
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE DISCLOSURE.
Requires disclosure of albizia trees in a disclosure statement as part of the sale or transfer of real estate assets. |
(S)
1/23/2018- The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 01-26-18 2:45PM in conference room 224. |
RUDERMAN, GABBARD, Ihara, K. Rhoads, Riviere |
WTL, CPH |
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SB816
Law Enforcement; Property Subject to Forfeiture; Burden of Proof
RELATING TO FORFEITURE.
Specifies that no property shall be forfeited unless the owner or interest-holder of the property has been convicted of a covered offense or indicted for a covered offense and there is a significant risk that the property will be destroyed or otherwise made unavailable, and the State has met its rebuttable presumption for forfeiture. Requires the State to show by clear and convincing evidence that a claimant's interest in the property is subject to forfeiture. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RUDERMAN, ESPERO, K. RHOADS, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, Riviere |
JDC |
HB171 |
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SB818
Student Informed Consent to Animal Dissection and Vivisection; Public Schools
RELATING TO STUDENT INFORMED CONSENT.
Requires public schools to obtain written caregiver consent before a student shall participate in dissection, vivisection, and other procedures harmful to animals. Allows public school students in grades K through 12 to decline participation in dissection, vivisection, and other procedures harmful to animals. Requires schools to make alternative educational projects available, and the board of education to develop rules and give notice to all schools. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to EDU, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, GREEN, INOUYE, Baker, Ihara |
EDU, JDC |
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SB824
Elections; Ranked Choice Method
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Provides ranked choice method of voting for all partisan primary elections, special elections, and nonpartisan general elections held in this State on or after 1/1/2018. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, IHARA, INOUYE, S. Chang, Espero, Galuteria, Kim |
JDC, WAM |
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SB827
Legislative Term Limits; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve consecutive years in the house of representatives and twelve consecutive years in the senate, for terms beginning on the day of the general election of 2020. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RUDERMAN, RIVIERE |
JDC |
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SB828
Elections; Candidates; House of Representatives; Senate; Term Limits
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Prohibits a member of the legislature from serving more than twelve consecutive years in the house of representatives and twelve consecutive years in the senate. Effective upon ratification of constitutional amendment. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, RIVIERE |
JDC, WAM |
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SB832
Initiative; Enabling Legislation
RELATING TO ENABLING LEGISLATION BY THE PEOPLE.
Provides for initiative procedures. Takes effect upon ratification of a constitutional amendment enabling direct initiative. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, Gabbard |
JDC, WAM |
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SB833
Initiative; Proposed Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES II, III, AND XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FOR DIRECT INITIATIVE.
Proposes amendments to the state constitution to provide for direct initiative. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RUDERMAN, Gabbard |
JDC |
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SB835
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for Hawaii County; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit; Grant-in-Aid; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR HAWAII COUNTY.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for Hawaii County Career Criminal Prosecution Unit. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, GREEN, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, Gabbard |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB838
Indecent Advertising; Massage
RELATING TO ADVERTISING.
Prohibits advertisements for massage, relaxation, spa, escort, or body rubs from including images depicting any person being advertised as a massage therapist, relaxation therapist, or escort in a nude condition. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, INOUYE, Baker |
CPH, JDC |
HB394 |
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SB843
Private property; Albizia trees; Eradication; Safety
RELATING TO PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Authorizes a property owner or agent to enter adjacent property under certain conditions to eradicate albizia trees before they become hazardous. Provides defense to criminal prosecution. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/WTL, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, Riviere |
PSM/WTL, JDC |
HB172 |
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SB844
Pesticides; Prohibition; Chlorpyrifos
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Prohibits the use of pesticides containing the active ingredient chlorpyrifos. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to AEN/CPH, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, GREEN, Shimabukuro |
AEN/CPH, JDC |
HB253 |
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SB845
Medical Marijuana; Collectives; Authorization; Regulation
RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA COLLECTIVES.
Authorizes certification and regulation of medical marijuana collectives comprising qualifying patients. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, CPH. |
RUDERMAN, Gabbard |
PSM/JDC, CPH |
HB194 |
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SB852
Attorney General; Legislature
RELATING TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
Clarifies that the AG shall not represent the legislature and individual legislators acting in their official capacity. Requires the respective house to provide legal representation for any member who is sued in the member's official capacity unless the member declines such representation. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/GVO, WAM. |
K. RHOADS |
JDC/GVO, WAM |
HB181 |
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SB853
State Ethics Commission; Lobbyist Law; Lobbying; Enforcement
RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.
Makes changes to the laws governing lobbyists. Amends the definition of "expenditure," "lobbyist," and "lobbying." Allows a person who employs a lobbyist to file a notice of termination. Amends reporting requirements for reports covering special sessions of the legislature. Requires that lobbyist registration statements be posted on the state ethics commission's website within a reasonable time after filing and remain on the website for at least 4 years. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
K. RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC |
HB511 |
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SB856
State Ethics Commission; Financial Disclosure Statements; Fines
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Increases fines for failures to timely file financial disclosure statements. Allows the state ethics commission to use e mail or first-class mail to notify those individuals who fail to timely file their financial disclosure statements. Directs the commission to publish the names of individuals who fail to file their financial disclosure statements by the statutory deadline. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
HB852 |
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SB858
Stop-Work Orders; Establishment; Enforcement; Penalties
RELATING TO LABOR.
Authorizes the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations or the Director's designee to issue and serve on an employer a stop-work order prohibiting the use of employee labor by the employer until the employer complies with the provisions of section 386-121, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes penalties, enforcement, and protest procedure related to stop-work orders. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS |
LBR, WAM |
HB208 |
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SB860
Sunshine Law; Board Meetings; Permitted Interactions of Members; Board Officers
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Allows two or more members, without limitation on the number of members, of a board to discuss the selection of the board's officers in private without limitation or subsequent reporting. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to GVO/JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/JDC, WAM |
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SB861
Office of Information Practices; Freedom of Information; Disclosure Rules
RELATING TO INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Allows the office of information practices to adopt rules that all state and county agencies subject to the Uniform Information Practices Act must follow for consistency in agency record protection responsibilities. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB768 |
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SB866
State and County Tort Liability; Lifeguard Services
RELATING TO STATE AND COUNTY TORT LIABILITY.
Makes permanent an exemption from tort liability for the State and counties arising from lifeguard services, but not for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB654 |
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SB870
Hunting on Private Lands; Written Permission
RELATING TO HUNTING ON PRIVATE LANDS.
Requires hunters to obtain prior written permission from landowners, occupiers, or holders of private lands to hunt on private lands. Does not affect Native Hawaiian gathering rights. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/HWN, JDC |
HB893 |
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SB873
Agricultural Buildings and Structures; Building Permit Requirements; Building Code Requirements; Exemption; Notice
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.
Requires notice be given to certain county agencies at least 30 days prior to construction or installation of certain agricultural buildings and structures that are exempt from building permit and code requirements. Imposes a fine of $100 per day of violation if construction or installation begins within 30 days of notice. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/AEN, JDC/WAM. |
IHARA, RIVIERE, Baker, S. Chang, Harimoto, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Wakai |
PSM/AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB875
State Ethics Commission; Guidance; Violations; Allegations; Resolution
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Clarifies how the Ethics Commission may provide guidance and resolve allegations of violations. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, Baker, S. Chang, Gabbard, Riviere, Wakai |
JDC |
HB509 |
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SB876
Firearms; Registration; Waiting Period
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Provides that owners of previously registered firearms in this State shall not be subject to the existing permit waiting period when seeking a permit to allow for the acquisition of another firearm. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
IHARA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
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SB878
Elections; Voters' Pamphlet; Office of Elections; Chief Election Officer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the chief election officer, with the assistance from the county clerks for elections involving county offices and countywide ballot issues, to publish and disseminate a voters' pamphlet. Appropriates moneys to allow the chief election officer to produce and distribute a voters' pamphlet for each election. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
RIVIERE, GREEN, IHARA, S. Chang, Gabbard, Harimoto, Inouye, Kim, K. Rhoads |
JDC, WAM |
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SB886
Leaves of Absence
RELATING TO LEAVES OF ABSENCE.
Amend section 78-23(c), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the Employee's Designation of Beneficiary form to be kept in the department where the employee is employed and also to permit the designation to be filed and maintained electronically. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR |
HB1020 |
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SB890
Government Tort Liability
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT TORT LIABILITY.
Clarifies that government entities are only liable in certain cases for the percentage share of the damages they actually caused. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/GVO, WAM |
HB1024 |
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SB891 SD2
Child Support; Income Withholding; Employer; Fines
RELATING TO INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPPORT.
Amends the income withholding requirements to impose a fine against any employer who discharges from employment, refuses to employ, or takes disciplinary action against any noncustodial parent subject to income withholding, or who fails to comply with an order of assignment of future income. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JUD, FIN |
HB1025 |
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SB893 SD1
Nonprofit Corporations; Conversion; Duty of Loyalty; Directors; Officers
RELATING TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS.
Amends the nonprofit corporations law to: restore procedures that allow nonprofit corporations to convert into and out of domestic nonprofit corporations; impose a duty of loyalty on directors and officers of nonprofit corporations; prohibit a director from voting on any matter in which the director has a conflict; and increase the length of time the attorney general has to review proposed dissolutions of public benefit corporations. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, LBR. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, LBR |
HB1027 |
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SB894 SD1
Charitable Organizations; Collection Boxes; Charitable Assets; Reports
RELATING TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Specifies disclosure requirements for collection boxes. Adds a definition of "property", as the term relates to the protection of charitable assets. Clarifies registration and deactivation procedures for charitable organizations. Clarifies requirements for the financial reports that must be filed by professional solicitors. Permits charitable organizations that file an IRS Form 990-PF to file annual reports on the same schedule as charitable organizations that file IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ. Makes housekeeping amendments. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, JDC |
HB1028 |
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SB896
Power of Arrest; Immigration and Customs Enforcement
RELATING TO THE POWER OF ARREST.
Updates the list of federal agencies whose officers may make arrests for certain offenses under state law by adding the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and removing the Citizenship and Immigration Services from the list. Adds proper titles of the heads of the district offices for the listed federal agencies. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1030 |
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SB899
Administrative Procedure; Definition of "Persons"
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.
Includes "agencies" within the definition of "persons". |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1033 |
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SB909 SD2 HD2
Energy Assurance; Energy Resources; Energy Emergency Preparedness; Petroleum Shortage
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSURANCE.
Addresses deficiencies in Hawaii's fuel shortage response and energy emergency (energy assurance) statutes; provides policy guidance on preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating against any actual or potential energy supply disruption or shortage to preserve the State's energy security and to ensure that fuel products and energy resources are made available to emergency services and the public in an orderly, efficient, and safe manner. (SB909 HD2) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, FIN |
HB1043 |
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SB912 SD2 HD1
Downpayment Loan Program; Downpayment Loan Assistance Program; First-time Homebuyer
RELATING TO THE DOWNPAYMENT LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Expands the Downpayment Loan Program to assist low- and moderate-income households by providing greater assistance to eligible borrowers to become first-time homebuyers. (SB912 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, FIN |
HB1046 |
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SB916 SD1 HD1
Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (4); Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for fiscal biennium 2017-2019 for collective bargaining cost items, salary increases, and other cost adjustments for collective bargaining unit (4) and their excluded counterparts. (SB916 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB1050 |
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SB920 SD1 HD1
Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (8); Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for fiscal biennium 2017-2019 for collective bargaining cost items, salary increases, and other cost adjustments for public employees in collective bargaining unit (8) and their excluded counterparts. (SB920 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB1054 |
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SB921 SD1 HD1
Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (9); Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for fiscal biennium 2017-2019 for collective bargaining cost items, salary increases, and other cost adjustments for collective bargaining unit (9) and their excluded counterparts. (SB921 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB1055 |
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SB925 SD1 HD1
Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (13); Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for fiscal biennium 2017-2019 for collective bargaining cost items, salary increases, and other cost adjustments for collective bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts. (SB925 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB1059 |
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SB927
Employees' Retirement System; Employer Contribution Rates
RELATING TO EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Sets new rates for employer contributions to the Employees' Retirement System. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, WAM |
HB1061 |
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SB929
Employees' Retirement System; Unclaimed Property
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Preserves the Employees' Retirement System's use and control of unclaimed member contributions and benefit payments. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, WAM |
HB1063 |
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SB931
Employees' Retirement System; separation from service of public employees
RELATING TO ACTUARIAL COSTS OF SEPARATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FROM SERVICE.
Requires payment to the Employees' Retirement System of any actuarial loss incurred due to separation from service of a significant number of an agency's employees. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, WAM |
HB1065 |
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SB932
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF); Insurance
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND EXEMPTION FROM THE INSURANCE CODE.
Expands the exemption of the EUTF from the insurance code for the design of benefit plans offered by the EUTF. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
HB1066 |
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SB933
Employees' Retirement System; Personnel
RELATING TO INVESTMENT PERSONNEL OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Allows the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System, through its Executive Director, to appoint one or more investment professionals and changes the status of investment specialists from civil service to exempt from civil service. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, WAM |
HB1067 |
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SB934
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund
RELATING TO THE STATE AND COUNTY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Make housekeeping amendments. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR |
HB1068 |
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SB944 SD1 HD1
Appropriation; Collective Bargaining Cost Items; Maui Region Hospitals Transfer ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS RELATED TO THE TRANSITION OF MAUI REGION HOSPITALS.
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Budget and Finance for collective bargaining cost items related to the transition of affected Maui region hospital employees to employment with Maui Health System, a Kaiser Foundation Hospitals LLC. (SB944 HD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
HB1078 |
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SB954 SD1
Health Care Provider; Insolvency; Continuation of Benefits; Short-Term Health Insurance; Preexisting Condition; Disclaimer; General Readability Requirements; Perceived Gender Identity; Hawaii Life and Disability Insurance Guaranty Association
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Makes various updates to title 24, Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: requiring health care providers to continue providing services during a health insurer insolvency; moving the short-term health insurance preexisting disclosure requirement to a more appropriate article; correcting a technical error in the definition of "perceived gender identity"; clarifying that health insurers are part of the Hawaii life and disability insurance guaranty association; and making housekeeping amendments. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPC, FIN |
HB1088 |
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SB959
Hawaiian Home Lands; Lease Successors
RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATION OF SUCCESSORS TO LESSEES UNDER THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED.
Lowers the required blood quantum to one thirty-second Hawaiian for the lessee's relatives currently eligible to succeed to a lease with one-quarter Hawaiian including a lessee's husband, wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, or sisters. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HWN, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC |
HB1093 |
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SB960 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Disclosure of Government Records
RELATING TO PERSONAL PRIVACY.
Provides that certain records of the Department of Hawaiian Home lands are not be required to be publicly disclosed or made open to inspection pursuant to public records requests. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HWN, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC |
HB1094 |
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SB964 SD1 HD1
Homeless Shelters; Requirements
RELATING TO HOMELESS SHELTERS.
Provides that emergency shelters may provide partitioned space for homeless persons or families based upon Department of Human Services (DHS) guidelines. Extends by one year, the emergency shelter compliance requirements per Act 234, Session Laws of Hawaii (SLH) 2016, for contracts between DHS and emergency or transitional shelter provider agencies. Extends the effective date of Act 234, SLH 2016. (SB964 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JUD, FIN |
HB1098 |
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SB965
Reports of Child Abuse
RELATING TO REPORTS OF CHILD ABUSE.
Adds sex trafficking to the definition of child abuse and neglect, along with a definition of sex trafficking, thereby updating the requirements of mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect to also report minor sex trafficking to the Department of Human Services. Additionally, clarifies that the department may retain expunged reports of child abuse and neglect for risk and safety assessment and replaces references to unsubstantiated reports of child abuse or neglect with not confirmed reports of child abuse or neglect. Also, clarifies that child abuse reports may proceed through the administrative procedure act or the family court. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/HMS. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/HMS |
HB1099 |
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SB970 SD2
Medical Marijuana Dispensary System; Civil Service Exemptions
RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPTION FOR THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY PROGRAM.
Extends exemption from civil service for medical marijuana dispensary program staff in the Department of Health hired after July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2020. Takes effect 6/29/2017. (SD2) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/LAB, FIN |
HB1104 |
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SB971 SD2
Emergency Medical Services Special Fund; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Repeals the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund and deposits moneys from the fund's revenue sources into the general fund, and appropriates an equivalent amount of general funds for the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, FIN |
HB1105 |
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SB973
Regulation of Interpreter Referral Agencies
RELATING TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER REFERRAL AGENCIES.
Regulates Interpreter Referral Agencies by requiring registration with the State of Hawaii. Includes sections about agency responsibilities, consumer rights, protections for those harmed by using an interpreter referral agency to obtain an interpreter. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
HB1107 |
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SB974 SD2
Disabled Persons Parking; Paying Parking Meter Fees
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Limits the exemption from payment of parking meter fees to vehicles that display a distinguishing parking permit or decal issued to an applicant who presents a certificate of disability that verifies that the applicant is licensed to drive a motor vehicle and cannot reach or operate a parking meter because of a physical disability. Takes effect 7/1/2018. (SD2) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, TRN, FIN |
HB1108 |
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SB975 SD1 HD1
Disabled Persons; Parking; Placards and Plates; Confiscation
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Establishes a misdemeanor offense for unauthorized sale or purchase of a disability parking permit. Clarifies law enforcement authority to confiscate altered, invalid, or unauthorized disability parking permits. (SB975 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, JUD, referral sheet 1 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JUD |
HB1109 |
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SB978
Temporary Disability Insurance; Hearing Location; Electronic Service; Electronic Notice
RELATING TO TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE.
Allows appeals to be filed at the various offices of the department throughout the State. Allows a Temporary Disability Insurance appeal to be heard in a county chosen by the department, or the county in which the claimant resides, or in which the claimant was employed prior to the claimant's disability. Allows the department to send notices of hearing electronically or by first class mail. Clarifies that when the notice of hearing cannot be delivered to a party in the appeal, the notice may be given by online posting on the department's webpage. Allows the parties to a hearing to appear in person, via telephone, or by other communication devices. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1112 |
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SB979
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Discriminatory Practices in Public Accommodations
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES IN PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS.
Removes the requirement of a conspiracy of two or more persons as an element of prohibited discriminatory practices in places of public accommodation. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, JDC |
HB1113 |
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SB980
Occupational Safety and Health Penalties
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PENALTIES.
Increases fines for Hawaii Occupational and Safety violations pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvement Act of 2015, Section 701 of P.L. 114-74. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, WAM |
HB1114 |
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SB982
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Disability Discrimination in Programs and Activities Receiving State Financial Assistance
RELATING TO RETALIATION IN STATE AND STATE-FUNDED SERVICES DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits retaliation against people who assert rights under section 368-1.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, or oppose disability discrimination in state and state-funded services. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1116 |
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SB983 SD1
Workers' Compensation; Prescription Drugs; Compounded Prescription Drugs; Informed Consent; Opioids
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Requires an opioid therapy informed consent process agreement to be executed between an injured employee and a physician who prescribes opioids within the State under certain conditions. Requires the harm reduction services branch of the department of health to develop and make available a template of an opioid therapy informed consent process agreement between injured employees and physicians for use in the State and advise the department of labor and industrial relations on the contents of the agreement. Limits prescriptions for compounded prescription drugs to a 30-day supply and reimbursements for compounded prescription drugs to an unspecified amount in a thirty-day period. Limits reimbursements for any schedule II drug under chapter 329, Uniform Controlled Substances Act, Hawaii Revised Statutes, dispensed by a physician to reimbursement for an initial, seven-day supply upon the first visit. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, LBR. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, LBR |
HB1117 |
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SB985
Boiler and Elevator Safety Law; Boiler and Elevator Special Fund
RELATING TO BOILER AND ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
Makes housekeeping amendments to Boiler and Elevator Safety Law; extends the time from five to ten years for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to reimburse the general fund from the Boiler and Elevator Special Fund. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, WAM |
HB1119 |
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SB986
Special Shoreline Encroachment Easements
RELATING TO SPECIAL SHORELINE ENCROACHMENT EASEMENTS.
Provides the Board of Land and Natural Resources discretion to grant easements for less than fair market value for structures that were authorized by a governmental authority and located landward of the shoreline within the record boundary of the property at the time of construction, but are now located seaward of the valid certified shoreline on public land. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to WTL/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/JDC, WAM |
HB1120 |
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SB987 SD1 HD1
Transaction Fee; Bureau of Conveyances; Land Court
RELATING TO RECORDATION TRANSACTION FEES.
Expands the uses and application of the transaction fee for filings in the Bureau of Conveyances authorized under Act 120, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009. Clarifies that the transaction fee shall be repealed on the effective date of administrative rules adopted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources that include the establishment of a transaction fee or on July 1, 2022, whichever occurs first. (SB987 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB1121 |
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SB994 SD1 HD1
Stadium Authority; Powers and Duties; Stadium Complex Area Development
RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.
Expands the powers and duties of the stadium authority to develop the stadium property and establish a stadium complex area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SB994 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN/HSG, WAL, FIN |
HB1128 |
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SB1001
Public Safety
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Amends Act 139, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, to delete the repeal and reenactment provision in section 14. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1135 |
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SB1008 SD1
Criminal Trespass; State Department of Transportation Lands; State Highways
RELATING TO CRIMINAL TRESPASS.
Adds the offense of criminal trespass onto State Department of Transportation lands to the penal code. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRE, JDC |
HB1142 |
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SB1017
Department of Transportation; Farm Vehicle
RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING.
Repeals the law relating to exemption for vehicles designated as farm use only as set forth in section 286-208, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE/AEN, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRE/AEN, JDC |
HB1151 |
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SB1019
University of Hawaii; Smoking; Tobacco; Electronic Smoking
RELATING TO PROHIBITIONS ON UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PREMISES.
Prohibits smoking and tobacco use, including the use of electronic smoking devices, on University of Hawaii premises. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HRE/CPH, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE/CPH, JDC |
HB1153 |
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SB1022
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Innovation Initiative
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESEARCH.
Provides express legal authority to enable the University of Hawaii to create, promote, and participate in new economic enterprises and expand workforce opportunities based on inventions and discoveries generated by or at the University. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HRE/ETT, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE/ETT, WAM/JDC |
HB1156 |
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SB1023
State Ethics Code; University of Hawaii; Technology Transfer Activities; Reporting
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Clarifies that certain sections of the State Ethics Code shall not apply to technology transfer activities; provided that the activities comply with the regulatory framework and research compliance program approved by the board of regents. Requires the board of regents to submit a written status report to the legislature every two years. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HRE/ETT, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE/ETT, JDC |
HB1157 |
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SB1024
University of Hawaii; Rulemaking; Adoption of Policy
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RULEMAKING.
Exempt certain adoption of regulations by the University of Hawaii from chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes; require certain adoption of policy by the University of Hawaii be subject to chapter 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HRE/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE/JDC, WAM |
HB1158 |
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SB1033
State Agencies; Boards; Public Meetings; Notice; Electronic Mail
RELATING TO BOARD MEETINGS.
Allows boards to file notice of public meetings with the office of the lieutenant governor or appropriate county clerk's office via electronic mail. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Espero, Ihara |
JDC |
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SB1034
Open Meetings; Sunshine Law; Permitted Interactions; County Councils
RELATING TO COMMUNITY MEETINGS.
Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official board business, including a meeting of another entity, legislative hearing, convention, seminar, or community meeting. Clarifies that such meetings shall be open to the public for purposes of permitted interactions. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, ESPERO, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Ihara |
JDC |
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SB1035
Firearms; Adult Corrections Officers; Exemptions
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Provides state adult corrections officers the same concealed weapon exemptions allowed to state and county law enforcement officers. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
NISHIHARA, Dela Cruz, Inouye, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB1038
Uniform Information Practices Act; Police Officers; Misconduct
RELATING TO INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Repeals the provision of the Uniform Information Practices Act that prohibits the disclosure of certain information regarding misconduct by a county police department officer if the misconduct only resulted in the suspension of the officer. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Inouye, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB1040 SD2 HD1
University of Hawaii System; Campus Master Plan
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the UH system to develop a 5- and 10-year campus master plan that includes academic and facilities plans. Establishes goals that the campus master plan should strive to achieve, and considerations to be integrated into the plan. (SB1040 HD1) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, WAKAI, Inouye, Shimabukuro |
HED, FIN |
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SB1049
Public Employees; Settlement Terms
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Stipulates that when a public employee retires or otherwise leaves employment and is the subject of criminal charges, allegations of misconduct or improper behavior or actions, or a federal criminal investigation, any financial settlement shall not exceed an amount equal to the lesser of the employee's annual salary or $50,000 under certain circumstances. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/PSM, WAM. |
ESPERO |
LBR/PSM, WAM |
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SB1050
Law Enforcement; High Speed Pursuit; Prohibitions; Traffic Code
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits state and county law enforcement officers from engaging in high speed pursuits of vehicles that illegally proceed through a red traffic-control signal or change lanes into an oncoming traffic lane and proceed in the opposite direction of oncoming traffic. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, JDC. |
ESPERO, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
TRE/PSM, JDC |
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SB1051
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Identification Label; Penalty
RELATING TO UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES.
Prohibits the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle without an affixed identification label that contains the operator's name, phone number, and address, beginning on 1/1/18. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
ESPERO, K. RHOADS, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB1052
Industrial Hemp; Legalization; Commercial Purposes
RELATING TO HEMP.
Legalizes hemp. Makes the temporary industrial hemp pilot program a permanent program. Expands the scope of the industrial hemp program to include commercial purposes. Excludes hemp from state criminal prohibitions against marijuana. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to AEN/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
ESPERO, K. RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
AEN/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB1054
Marriage; Common Law Marriage; Recognized as Lawful
RELATING TO MARRIAGE.
Provides that common law marriages shall be lawfully recognized, subject to certain conditions. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), ESPERO |
JDC |
HB1239 |
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SB1061
Child Protective Act; Family Court; Court-appointed Attorneys; Indigent Parents
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Requires the court to appoint counsel to indigent parents and to make every effort to do so at the first hearing attended by the parent. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1062 SD1
Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights; Sexual Assault
RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.
Requires the family court to terminate parental rights if the court determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that the natural parent committed sexual assault of the other natural parent, the child was conceived as a result of the sexual assault by the parent, and termination of parental rights is in the best interests of the child, under certain conditions. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, JUD, referral sheet 2 |
SHIMABUKURO |
HHS, JUD |
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SB1066 SD1
Elections; Voting; Elections by Mail; Postponed Elections; Election Results; Election Expenses; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Beginning with the primary election in 2018, requires the office of elections to implement election by mail in a county with a population of fewer than 100,000 and beginning with the 2020 primary election, implement election by mail in each of the other counties for all elections. Establishes an election by mail system, including requirements for ballots, replacement ballots, deficient return of ballots, electronic transmission of replacement ballots under certain circumstances, ballot counting, voter service centers, places of deposit, and election expenses and responsibilities. Establishes procedures for postponed elections. Makes conforming amendments to provide for an election by mail system. Allows voters in an election by mail system to request that their ballots be temporarily forwarded to another address in or outside of the State for a single election or a primary or special primary election and the election immediately following it. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the elections by mail program. Requires the office of elections to submit annual reports to the legislature from 2018 to 2024 regarding implementing the elections by mail program. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KIM, ESPERO, GABBARD, GREEN, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Harimoto, Ihara, Nishihara, Riviere, L. Thielen |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1068 SD1 HD1
Procurement Officers; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Subcontractors; Licensing
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits the disqualification or rejection of a bid that includes a listed subcontractor whose license is not valid at the time of the bid due to a lapse in continuous insurance and bond coverages if the subcontractor meets certain conditions. Requires procurement officers to report any unlicensed activity if a bid is disqualified or rejected because the subcontractor fails to meet certain licensing requirements. (SB1068 HD1) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KIM, HARIMOTO, RIVIERE, Dela Cruz, Espero, Gabbard, Galuteria, Green, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara |
LAB, FIN |
HB826 |
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SB1080
Administer, Dispense, or Prescribe Narcotic Drugs; Maintenance or Detoxification Treatment; Narcotic Dependent Person.
RELATING TO ADMINISTERING, DISPENSING, OR PRESCRIBING NARCOTIC DRUGS FOR USE IN MAINTENANCE OR DETOXIFICATION TREATMENT TO A NARCOTIC DEPENDENT PERSON.
Clarifies that treatment drugs such as suboxone may be used in the maintenance or detoxification of narcotic dependent persons. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, CPH. |
BAKER |
PSM/JDC, CPH |
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SB1089
Ethics Code; Legislature; Task Forces; Applicability
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Clarifies service and conflict disclosure provisions relating to task force members, designees, and representatives. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC |
HB510 |
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SB1090
Government; Ethics; Lobbyists
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Increases fines for ethics violations and for violations of the lobbyist law, chapter 97, HRS. Clarifies the ethics code's language regarding the assessment of fines in the context of a settlement agreement. Removes statutory remnants from when violations of chapter 97, HRS, were criminal offenses. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC, WAM |
HB508 |
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SB1093
Medical Marijuana; State Medical Use
RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
Establishes that state medical use of marijuana as defined in section 329-121, Hawaii Revised Statutes, does not violate the federal classification of marijuana or federal marijuana regulations. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, Baker, S. Chang, Shimabukuro |
CPH, JDC |
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SB1096
Transportation; Criminal History Record Check
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Requires counties that regulate public passenger vehicle services to establish standards to protect passenger safety. Requires operators of public passenger vehicle services to provide a full set of electronic fingerprints and submit to a criminal history record check. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, JDC. |
INOUYE, HARIMOTO, Baker, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Galuteria |
TRE/PSM, JDC |
HB730 |
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SB1104 HD1
SPRB; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Sludge Processing; Renewable Energy; Maui All Natural Alternative, LLC ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST MAUI ALL NATURAL ALTERNATIVE, LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Maui All Natural Alternative, LLC with the development of a project to provide municipal sludge processing and renewable energy at the Wailuku-Kahului wastewater reclamation facility on Maui. (SB1104 HD1) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, FIN |
HB1355 |
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SB1108
Jury Duty; Exemptions; Mileage Fee
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Changes the distance that a person must live from the court in order to receive a jury service exemption from seventy miles to an unspecified number of miles. Increases the mileage fee paid to jurors and prospective jurors from 33 cents to 45 cents. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
ESPERO |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1110
Terminally Ill Patients; Investigational Drugs; Biological Products
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
Permits manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products beginning on January 1, 2018 to make these drugs and products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions, including while pending participation in the federal expanded access program. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
ESPERO, HARIMOTO, K. RHOADS, S. Chang |
CPH, JDC |
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SB1113
Sunset Memorial Park; Repairs; Maintenance; Cemetery; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
RELATING TO CEMETERIES.
Requires DCCA in consultation with Comptroller to develop strategies for repair and maintenance of Sunset Memorial Park in Pearl City, Oahu. Authorizes DCCA to access the Sunset Memorial Trust Fund. Provides limited liability for persons maintaining or repairing cemetery grounds. Requires report to Legislature. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC/WAM. |
HARIMOTO, NISHIHARA |
CPH, JDC/WAM |
HB1245 |
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SB1116
Workers' Compensation; Medical Examination; Mutual Agreement
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Provides that an independent medical examination and permanent impairment rating examination shall be conducted by a qualified chiropractor or physician selected by the mutual agreement of the parties. Provides a process for appointment in the event that there is no mutual agreement. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
HB980 |
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SB1117
Wage and Hour Law; Minimum Compensation Exemption
RELATING TO WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
Increases the amount of guaranteed monthly compensation required to exempt an individual from minimum wage, overtime, and record keeping requirements under the Hawaii wage and hour law. Establishes a formula for calculation of the guaranteed monthly compensation that ties the guaranteed monthly compensation to the applicable minimum wage. Removes exemptions for automobile salespersons and golf caddies from the wage and hour law. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
HB935 |
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SB1118
Agricultural Buildings; Building Permits; Building Codes; Exemptions; Counties
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDING PERMITS.
Removes exemptions from building codes and building permits for certain agricultural buildings and structures. Requires each county to establish a list of agricultural buildings and structures that are exempt from building permit regulations no later than January 1, 2018. Exempts specified buildings and structures, and their appurtenances, from certain building permit requirements. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/AEN, JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS |
PSM/AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB1119 SD1
Assault; Second Degree; Health Care or Human Services Professional
RELATING TO ASSAULT.
Establishes that an offense is assault in the second degree if a person intentionally or knowingly causes bodily injury to a health care or human services professional. Defines health care or human services professional. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
S. CHANG |
CPH, JDC |
HB1484 |
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SB1129 SD2
Health; Medical Aid in Dying
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes a medical aid in dying act that establishes a regulatory process under which an adult resident of the State with a medically confirmed terminal disease may obtain a prescription for medication to be self-administered to end the patient's life. (SD2) |
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1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, JUD, referral sheet 1 |
K. RHOADS, Inouye, Kidani, Ruderman |
HHS, JUD |
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SB1131
County Building Permits; Workers' Compensation Coverage
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires building permit applicant and their subcontractors to have and verify workers' compensation coverage or an exemption from coverage. Requires coordinated communication between county building permitting agencies and the Director of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to ensure compliance. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/PSM. |
K. RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
LBR/PSM |
HB377 |
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SB1135
Constitutional Amendment; Enactment of Bills (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 14, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.
Amends Article III, section 14, of the Hawaii Constitution, to ensure that no bill becomes law if the legislature has so altered or amended the bill during its passage through either house that it no longer reflects its original purpose, unless the bill is approved by a two-thirds vote in both the house and senate. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, HARIMOTO, KIM, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Galuteria, Inouye, Riviere, L. Thielen |
JDC |
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SB1139
Condominiums; Disputes; Office; Attorney General; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Establishes an Office of Condominium Complaints and Enforcement in the Department of the Attorney General to intervene in condominium disputes. Requires Legislative Reference Bureau to study extent of condominium disputes and efficacy of the Office of Condominium Complaints and Enforcement. Appropriates money. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
IHARA, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, S. Chang, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Wakai |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
HB35 |
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SB1146 SD2 HD2
School Impact Fees; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Exempts the following from school impact fee requirements: housing developments reserved for persons or families with incomes up to 80 percent of the area median income located in a county having a population greater than 500,000; state or federal public housing projects; state low-income housing projects; housing projects certified or approved for a general excise tax exemption under section 201H-36, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS); and government housing projects and projects processed pursuant to sections 46-15.1 and 201H-38, HRS. (SB1146 HD2) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
HARIMOTO, ESPERO, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Baker, Dela Cruz, English, Ihara, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HSG, EDN, FIN |
HB1001 |
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SB1150 SD2 HD3
Coral Reefs; Sunscreen; Study; Report; Appropriation
RELATING TO PRESERVING CORAL REEFS.
Requires the University of Hawaii to conduct a study on the effects of sunscreen on Hawaii's coral reefs and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SB1150 HD3) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
ENGLISH, S. CHANG, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, SHIMABUKURO, Galuteria, Inouye, L. Thielen, Wakai |
EEP, OMH, CPC, FIN |
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SB1153
Outdoor Advertising; Campaign Signs; Public Property; Campaign Spending Commission
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SIGNS.
Prohibits a person from posting, maintaining, displaying, or erecting any sign on public property that urges voters to vote for an election candidate. Designates the candidate that the sign urges voters to vote for as the party responsible for removing the sign. Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to impose fines for violations and place a lien against the campaign account of the candidate if the sign is not removed within 2 weeks of receipt of written notice. Allows the candidate to object to written notice of removal. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to adopt rules. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, Baker, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1160
County Police Departments; Police Officers; Citizen Complaints; Officer-involved Domestic Violence
RELATING TO POLICE DEPARTMENTS.
Clarifies that citizen complaints against a police officer alleging acts of domestic abuse against a family or household member on the part of the police officer shall not be required to be filed as a notarized or sworn written statement. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
BAKER, ESPERO, IHARA, S. Chang |
PSM, JDC |
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SB1163 SD1 HD1
Aeronautics; Administrative Rules; Penalties
RELATING TO AERONAUTICS.
Replaces the criminal penalty for certain airport offenses relating to aviation practices and to licensing or regulation of commercial activities at public airports with a fine. (SB1163 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
K. KAHELE, ESPERO, INOUYE, Keith-Agaran |
JUD, FIN |
HB1184 |
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SB1165
Minimum Wage; Counties
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Allows the counties to set a county minimum wage at a rate higher than the state minimum wage rate and a reduced county minimum wage rate for minors under eighteen that is at least 80 percent of the county minimum wage rate. Increases the minimum wage by $1.00 each year until 2023 to reach $15.10 per hour. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/LBR, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, Galuteria, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
PSM/LBR, WAM |
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SB1168
Agricultural Theft and Vandalism Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a two-year agricultural theft and vandalism pilot project to examine the effectiveness of prosecuting agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism in the county of Hawaii. Appropriates funds. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to AEN/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
RUDERMAN, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, K. RHOADS, Baker, S. Chang, Galuteria, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
AEN/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB783 |
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SB1172
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Collective Bargaining Units
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Creates seven separate collective bargaining units for employees of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR, WAM. |
BAKER |
LBR, WAM |
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SB1173
Civil Service; Exempt Positions
RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE.
Exempts from civil service the positions of non-elected chief executive officers or heads of the executive branch of county government. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR/PSM, WAM |
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SB1183 SD2 HD2 CD1
County Surcharge on State Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
(See appropriate draft for description) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
INOUYE, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, K. KAHELE, KIDANI |
TRN, FIN |
HB1442 |
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SB1192
Kapolei Jobs Initiative Pilot Program; Qualified Business; Income Tax Credit; Unemployment Tax Credit
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a Kapolei jobs initiative pilot program that offers incentives to increase the number of businesses willing to establish themselves or open a new location in the Kapolei region. Establishes a tax credit, until 12/31/2024, as part of the Kapolei jobs initiative pilot program. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to ETT/LBR, WAM. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, SHIMABUKURO, S. Chang, Ihara, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Ruderman |
ETT/LBR, WAM |
HB943 |
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SB1195
Agriculture; K-12 Agriculture Workforce Development Pipeline Initiative; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the department of labor and industrial relations for the K-12 agriculture workforce development pipeline initiative. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to AEN/EDU, LBR/WAM. |
GABBARD, HARIMOTO, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Ihara, Kim, Riviere, Wakai |
AEN/EDU, LBR/WAM |
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SB1200 SD2 HD1
New Aloha Stadium; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Accounting and General Services to create a master plan and environmental impact statement for the construction of a new Aloha Stadium. (SB1200 HD1) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
WAKAI, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, S. Chang, Espero, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, Kidani, K. Rhoads, Taniguchi |
FIN |
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SB1201 SD2 HD3
Technology; Broadband; Counties; State Functions and Responsibilities
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Establishes a Broadband Task Force to create a statewide broadband plan. (SB1201 HD3) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
WAKAI, INOUYE, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Espero, Galuteria, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim |
IAC, WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB1209
Public Agency and Meetings; Permitted Interactions of Members
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
Removes the limit on the number of board members allowed to have private discussions regarding the selection of the board's officers. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
HARIMOTO, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GREEN, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, Baker, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Ihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Tokuda |
JDC |
HB1383 |
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SB1212
State Microbe
RELATING TO THE STATE MICROBE.
Establishes and designates Flavobacterium akiainvivens as the official microbe of the State. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1217 |
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SB1213
Health-Care; Agents, Guardians, Surrogates; Civil Action Damages
RELATING TO HEALTH-CARE.
Provides that an individual acting as agent, guardian, or surrogate regarding health-care decisions may be awarded damages upon prevailing in a civil action. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
HB548 |
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SB1214 SD1
Homelessness; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Appropriates funds to DOH and DHS, including the office of youth services, to provide homeless outreach services. (SD1) |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HMS/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
GREEN, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, Espero, Kidani, Kim, Wakai |
HMS/CPH, JDC/WAM |
HB1195 |
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SB1219
Marijuana; Marijuana Concentrate; Legalization; Personal Use; Cultivation; Sales
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Creates a criminal penalty with respect to the selling or furnishing of intoxicating compounds created from marijuana or marijuana concentrates to minors. Allows the growing of marijuana plants for personal use on lands zoned for residential use or agriculture. Prohibits marijuana use and distribution in conjunction with certain illegal activities. Removes marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinols from the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Removes certain references to and criminal penalties under the penal code related to marijuana and marijuana concentrates. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/PSM, WAM |
HB1539 |
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SB1221 SD2
Sea Salt Products; Color Additives; Food and Drug Administration Guidance ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to DBEDT in each of fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to address the FDA's industry guidance on the use of color additives in sea salt products. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Re-referred to EDB, HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
S. CHANG |
EDB, HHS, FIN |
HB1559 |
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SB1224
Imprisonment; Minimum Terms
RELATING TO MINIMUM TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT.
Requires judges, instead of the Hawaii paroling authority, to determine the minimum term of imprisonment a convicted offender must serve before becoming eligible for parole. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/PSM, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Gabbard, Nishihara, K. Rhoads |
JDC/PSM, WAM |
HB1517 |
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SB1226
Separation Benefits; Special Retirement Benefits; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Public Employees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEPARATION BENEFITS.
Appropriates funds for severance benefits and special retirement benefits for public employees affected by the privatization or closure of Hawaii health systems corporation facilities. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, K. RHOADS, TOKUDA, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Taniguchi |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
HB1178 |
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SB1232
Disposition of Public Lands; Contested Case Hearings
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Declares the intent of the legislature that a contested case hearing shall not be required for land leases, lease extensions, consents to subleases, or any other dispositions of public land. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/WTL, WAM |
HB1411 |
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SB1233
Renewable Energy; Administrative Approval; Contested Case Hearing
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.
Prohibits administrative contested case hearings on applications for approvals for renewable energy production projects unless specifically required by law and requested by the applicant or another party with a constitutional right to do so for the matter. Provides for judicial review and specifies exceptions. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to TRE, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRE, JDC |
HB1385 |
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SB1248
Drug Paraphernalia; Use, Possession, and Delivery; Civil Violations
RELATING TO DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.
Changes drug paraphernalia use, possession, and delivery offenses from felonies to civil violations. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
ESPERO, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB1256
Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament; Grant; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE HAWAIIAN INTERNATIONAL BILLFISH ASSOCIATION.
Appropriates funds as a grant to the Hawaiian International Billfish Association for the purpose of conducting the 58th Annual Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/WTL, WAM. |
INOUYE, K. KAHELE, Green, Harimoto, Shimabukuro |
JDC/WTL, WAM |
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SB1265
Discrimination; Sex; Gender Identity or Expression; Sexual Orientation
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
Prohibits a state agency or program or activity receiving state financial assistance from excluding from participation, denying benefits to, or discriminating against a qualified individual by reason of disability, sex, including gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
BAKER, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, Kidani, Kim, L. Thielen |
JDC |
HB1489 |
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SB1266 SD2 HD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Maui; Front Street Apartments; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Directs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation or any appropriate entity of the State to initiate negotiations to keep the units of the Front Street Apartments on the island of Maui affordable or to acquire the Front Street Apartments property. Appropriates funds. (SB1266 HD1) |
(H)
1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, K. Kahele, Kim |
HSG, FIN |
HB1553 |
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SB1267
Fireworks; Evidence; Penalties
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes a presumption of possession for purposes of enforcing the prohibition on fireworks without a valid permit or license. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, ESPERO, Baker, S. Chang, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB1270
Electric Utilities; Power Installations; Transfers of Service
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Prohibits electric utilities from installing power connections or transferring accounts or services without owner or occupant consent. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, GREEN, S. Chang, Espero, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Tokuda |
CPH, JDC |
HB871 |
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SB1272
State and Local Elections; Voter Registration; Voter Age; Unopposed Candidates; General Election Ballot
RELATING TO VOTING.
Part II: Allows an individual who is seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next state or local general election to register and vote at the state or local primary election immediately preceding that state or local general election. Takes effect upon ratification of an appropriate constitutional amendment. Part III: Provides that in the case of an unopposed candidate in any state or local election, the candidate's name shall appear on the general election ballot. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, S. CHANG, KIM, RUDERMAN, Dela Cruz, Espero, Harimoto, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB1274
Penal Code; Sentencing; "Tough Love Act"
RELATING TO CRIME.
Allows a court to sentence a person convicted of a misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor offense to a term of imprisonment of 1 to 5 years, if the person has 10 or more prior convictions for a petty misdemeanor or higher grade of offense, subject to earlier release and alternative sentencing opportunities. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
HARIMOTO |
JDC, WAM |
HB934 |
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SB1275 SD1
Irrigation; Water; BOA; Public Utility
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
Clarifies that the BOA has the power to acquire property by eminent domain for the construction and maintenance of water facilities that convey, distribute, and transmit water for agricultural uses, but not for domestic use. Amends the definition of "public utility" in chapter 269, HRS, to exclude any person who controls, operates, or manages plants, facilities, or projects for conveying, distributing, and transmitting non-potable or irrigation water. (SD1) |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to AEN/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/CPH, JDC/WAM |
HB1536 |
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SB1283
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Commercial Activity; Commercial Use Permit; County Ordinance
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY.
Prohibits DLNR from issuing a commercial use permit on lands or waters contiguous between state and county jurisdictions when DLNR has reasonable belief that use of the permit will violate a county ordinance. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
L. THIELEN, Gabbard, Kim |
WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB1284
Fireworks; Cargo Shipping Containers; Inspection; Fire Departments
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires county fire departments or persons authorized by the fire departments to inspect all cargo shipping containers declared to contain legal fireworks. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to PSM/TRE, JDC. |
L. THIELEN (Introduced by request of another party), Espero |
PSM/TRE, JDC |
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SB1285
Education; Hawaii Arts Alliance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to DOE to support the Turnaround Arts program in Hawaii in partnership with Hawaii Arts Alliance. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC/EDU, WAM. |
KIDANI, DELA CRUZ, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, Baker, S. Chang, Inouye, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Ruderman, Wakai |
JDC/EDU, WAM |
HB1601 |
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SB1287
Ethics Code; Exemption; Extracurricular Service
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Exempts extracurricular service of employees from the state ethics code if certain conditions are met. Defines detached remuneration and extracurricular service. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to EDU, JDC. |
KIDANI, BAKER, DELA CRUZ, ESPERO, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, English, Inouye, K. Kahele |
EDU, JDC |
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SB1289
Dog Bites; Action Against Owner
RELATING TO DOG BITES.
Allows a person bitten by a dog to bring action against the dog owner after one bite. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KIDANI, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, K. KAHELE, RUDERMAN, Baker, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB1290 SD2 HD2
Transient Accommodations Tax; Allocation; Homelessness; Resorts; Tourist Areas
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Allocates funds from transient accommodations tax revenues to the Hawaii Tourism Authority in conjunction with the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association for the implementation of initiatives to address homelessness in tourist and resort areas. (SB1290 HD2) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
K. KAHELE, GALUTERIA, GREEN, RUDERMAN, Dela Cruz, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TOU, FIN |
HB1467 |
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SB1294 SD1 HD1
UH; Health Sciences; Native Hawaiians; Pacific Islanders; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN HIGHER EDUCATION.
Establishes an Undergraduate Health Sciences Academy at the University of Hawaii to increase recruitment and retention of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and first generation college students. Appropriates funds. (SB1294 HD1) |
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1/17/2018- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
K. KAHELE, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Kidani |
OMH, HED, FIN |
HB1542 |
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SB1303
OHA At-large-Positions; Election
RELATING TO OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS ELECTIONS.
Changes the method by which candidates for three office of Hawaiian affairs board of trustees at-large seats without residency requirements are elected. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to HWN, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Kim |
HWN, JDC |
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SB1311
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Tax Credit; Kapolei Jobs Initiative
RELATING TO THE KAPOLEI JOBS INITIATIVE.
Establishes a Kapolei jobs initiative to increase the number of jobs in Kapolei by creating incentives for businesses to establish themselves or open a new location in the Kapolei region. Requires DBEDT to collect information to study the effectiveness of the tax credit. |
(S)
1/17/2018- Re-Referred to ETT/LBR, WAM. |
GABBARD |
ETT/LBR, WAM |
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SB1312 SD2
Licensure; Midwives; Board of Midwifery; Certified Midwives; Certified Professional Midwives
RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF MIDWIVES.
Establishes the board of midwifery to regulate the practice of midwifery by certified midwives and certified professional midwives. Requires licensing of certified midwives and certified professional midwives to commence beginning on July 1, 2020. Requires the department of commerce and consumer affairs to convene a working group of interested stakeholders and submit a report to the legislature. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD2) |
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1/17/2018- Re-referred to HHS, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
BAKER |
HHS, CPC, FIN |
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SB1316
Condominiums; Associations; Boards; Mediation; Licensing; Educational Requirements
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Establishes open voting and educational requirements for condominium association and board members. Requires courts to issue a judgment against a party refusing to participate in the mediation process. Requires certain employees of a managing agent to be licensed in accordance with requirements established by the real estate commission. |
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1/17/2018- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC/WAM. |
GALUTERIA, SHIMABUKURO, K. Kahele |
CPH, JDC/WAM |
HB1312 |
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SB2001
Smoking; Sidewalks
RELATING TO SMOKING ON SIDEWALKS.
Prohibits smoking on all sidewalks. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
K. RHOADS (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2002
Courts; Pay of Jurors; Transportation Costs
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Clarifies that jurors are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable transportation costs to and from the court. Includes rail fare, bicycle rental, or taxi costs or other hired car service up to a specified maximum amount. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2003
Aquarium Fish Permits; Commercial Marine License; Transfer or Renewal
RELATING TO AQUATIC LIFE.
Restricts the taking of aquatic life by any method for commercial purposes to individuals who hold a valid, non-lapsed aquarium fish permit and commercial marine license. Prohibits DLNR from issuing new aquarium fish permits. Requires DLNR to renew existing aquarium fish permits that have not lapsed for commercial marine licenses and transfer existing aquarium fish permits to commercial marine licenses prior to July 1, 2023. Allows for the taking of aquatic life for non-commercial purposes to a limit of five aquatic life specimens per permit per day, subject to certain conditions. |
(S)
1/23/2018- The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 01-26-18 2:45PM in conference room 224. |
K. RHOADS, BAKER |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2004
Capital Improvement Project; Traffic Signal; Department of Transportation; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INSTALLATION OF A SIGNALIZED CROSSWALK ON VINEYARD BOULEVARD.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for appropriation to the Department of Transportation to complete the construction and installation of a signalized crosswalk on Vineyard boulevard at River street. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to TRE, WAM. |
K. RHOADS |
TRE, WAM |
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SB2005
Contractors License Board
RELATING TO THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD.
Amends the composition of and sets residency requirements for members of the Contractors License Board (Board). Specifies that the protection of the public shall be of the highest priority of the Board in the exercise of the Board's licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to CPH. |
K. RHOADS, BAKER |
CPH |
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SB2006
General Excise Tax Exemption; Automatic Fire Sprinkler System; Interest-Free Loan; Condominium ($)
RELATING TO FIRE SAFETY.
Exempts the gross proceeds of sales of equipment, materials, and labor to retrofit or install an automatic fire sprinkler system from general excise taxes. Provides interest-free loans to condominium associations to retrofit or install automatic fire sprinklers or sprinkler systems. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to CPH/PSM, WAM. |
ESPERO, Harimoto, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
CPH/PSM, WAM |
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SB2007
Houseless Bill of Rights
RELATING TO THE HOUSELESS BILL OF RIGHTS.
Defines specific rights granted to a person who is houseless including equal access to housing, jobs, and shelters, equal treatment by government agencies, and access to life-sustaining activities and essential services. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to HOU, JDC. |
ESPERO, HARIMOTO, S. Chang, Kim |
HOU, JDC |
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SB2008
Homeless; Youth; Outreach; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESS YOUTH.
Appropriates funds to the department of human services to provide outreach to and shelter and services for homeless youth. |
(S)
1/23/2018- The committee(s) on HMS/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 01-26-18 3:30PM in conference room 016. |
ESPERO, BAKER, S. CHANG, HARIMOTO, NISHIHARA |
HMS/HOU, WAM |
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SB2009
Department of Public Safety; Deputy Directors; Appointment
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Specifies that the director of public safety shall appoint two, rather than three, deputy directors. Establishes that the position of deputy director of law enforcement for the department of public safety shall be appointed in the manner specified in section 6, article V, of the State Constitution. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
ESPERO, Baker, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, L. Thielen, Wakai |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2010
Drug Treatment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DRUG TREATMENT.
Appropriates funds for drug treatment for opioid abuse, methamphetamine abuse, heroin abuse, prescription drug abuse, and other drug abuse. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
ESPERO, S. CHANG, Baker, Nishihara |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2011
Medical Cannabis; Research and Development; University of Hawaii; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Allows the University of Hawaii John A. Burns school of medicine with support from the department of health to collect data from voluntary qualifying patients, maintain a database, and conduct research and development regarding the efficacy of medical cannabis use in the State and related health outcomes. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to HRE/CPH, WAM. |
ESPERO, S. CHANG, Ihara, Kidani |
HRE/CPH, WAM |
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SB2012
Intoxicating Liquor; Identification Required; Liquor Establishments
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Requires any person consuming alcohol to confirm age by carrying personal identification on any licensed premises or on property under the control of or operated in conjunction with the licensed premises. Requires liquor license to be conspicuously posted in certain parking lots in addition to on licensed premises. Prohibits consumption of any liquor while on or remaining in the posted premises of any licensee after the hours of operation of the licensed premises without written permission of the licensee and provides penalties. Defines posted premises. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
ESPERO, Gabbard, Kim, Wakai |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB2013
Civil Identification; Identification Renewal; Homebound Individuals
RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION.
Requires the director of transportation to adopt rules to allow an individual who has a physician's letter certifying that a severe disability causes the individual to be homebound to renew a state identification card by means other than in person appearance. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to TRE/HMS. |
INOUYE, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, Ihara, Riviere |
TRE/HMS |
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SB2014
Animal Abuser Registration; Animal Cruelty; Attorney General
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Requires persons convicted of animal cruelty to register with the attorney general. Requires animal shelters, animal breeders, and pet stores to check whether an individual has been convicted of animal abuse when the individual applies to work or volunteer, or purchases or adopts an animal. Establishes penalties. Prevents persons convicted of animal cruelty from possessing, owning, or working in close proximity to animals. Requires police officers to be trained in identifying and investigating animal abuse. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
INOUYE, DELA CRUZ, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, Kim |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2015
Child Safety Seat; Child Passenger Restraints; Requirements; Penalties
RELATING TO CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINTS.
Prohibits riders and passengers under ten years of age on motorcycles and motor scooters. Amends requirements for child passenger restraints in motor vehicles. Requires rear facing child safety seats for children under two years of age. Raises fines for violations. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to TRE/JDC, WAM. |
INOUYE, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Galuteria, Harimoto, Kidani, Riviere |
TRE/JDC, WAM |
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SB2016
Energy Storage; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO ENERGY STORAGE.
Establishes an income tax credit for energy storage. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, S. CHANG, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, IHARA, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, Baker, Kim, K. Rhoads, Riviere |
WAM |
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SB2017
Climate Change; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Climate Vulnerability Assessments; Paris Climate Agreement
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires climate vulnerability assessments for permit applications filed after December 31, 2019, to construct, modify, relocate, or operate any regulated air pollutant source. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to AEN/PSM, CPH. |
INOUYE, S. CHANG, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara |
AEN/PSM, CPH |
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SB2018
Energy Efficiency; Green Infrastructure Loan Program; Green Energy Market Securitization Loan Fund; Sub-Fund ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Creates a $50,000,000 revolving line of credit sub-fund under the umbrella of the green energy market securitization loan fund for any state agency or department to finance energy efficiency measures. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to TRE/GVO, WAM. |
INOUYE, ESPERO, GABBARD, KIM, S. Chang, Ihara, Nishihara |
TRE/GVO, WAM |
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SB2019
Biofuels; Motor Vehicle Fuel; Fine
RELATING TO BIOFUEL.
Requires fuel sold in the State to contain no less than ten per cent biofuel by volume that is produced in the State from agriculture products grown or sourced in the State; provided certain quantities of biofuel produced in the State are available. Sets amount of fine for violating biofuel requirement. Amends definition of "biofuels" to include ethanol and biodiesel. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to TRE/AEN/CPH, WAM. |
INOUYE, S. CHANG, Espero |
TRE/AEN/CPH, WAM |
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SB2020
Public Utilities Commission; Members; Neighbor Island Resident; Per Diem
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires at least one of the three PUC commissioners to be a resident of a county other than the city and county of Honolulu and to receive per diem compensation. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
INOUYE, BAKER, DELA CRUZ, S. Chang, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2021
Public Utilities Commission; Financial Disclosure; State Ethics Commission
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires the executive officer and chief counsel of the public utilities commission to annually file a disclosure of financial interests with the state ethics commission and requires these disclosures to be public. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
INOUYE, Baker, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Espero, Gabbard, Harimoto, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2022
Public Utilities Commission; Decision Making Process; Deadlines; Annual Report
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Establishes a timeframe for the decision-making processes of the Public Utilities Commission. Requires the Commission to establish criteria for prioritizing among multiple proceedings. Requires the Commission to submit a report to the Legislature prior to each regular session on all proceedings that were open at any time during the preceding year. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to CPH. |
INOUYE, ESPERO, Baker, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
CPH |
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SB2023
Small Boat Harbors; Moorage Fees; Liveaboard Fees; State Residents; State Nonresidents
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBOR FEES.
Eliminates separate moorage and liveaboard fee rates for resident and nonresident small boat owners. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
ESPERO (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2024
Housing Support Program; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Rental Housing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the housing support program to make payments to participating landlords on behalf of eligible persons and families. Establishes guidelines to determine eligibility for the program. Appropriates funds for housing support payments. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
GREEN, ESPERO, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, Harimoto, Riviere, Taniguchi |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2025
Homelessness; Treatment; Mandatory Health Coverage; Medicaid
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Beginning January 1, 2019, requires all health plans in the State, including EUTF health plans and medicaid managed care programs, to provide coverage for the treatment of homelessness. Requires the department of human services to seek a section 1115 waiver to amend the state medicaid plan to include housing and supportive housing services for chronically homeless individuals. |
(S)
1/23/2018- The committee(s) on CPH/HMS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-31-18 2:55PM in conference room 016. |
GREEN, GALUTERIA, Espero, Harimoto, L. Thielen |
CPH/HMS, WAM |
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SB2026
Affordable Housing; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund the construction of affordable housing development projects. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
GREEN, ESPERO, GABBARD, HARIMOTO, L. Thielen |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2027
Homelessness; DHS; Coordinated Statewide Homeless Initiative; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS.
Appropriates funds to the department of human services for the coordinated statewide homeless initiative, subject to certain conditions. |
(S)
1/23/2018- The committee(s) on HMS/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 01-26-18 3:30PM in conference room 016. |
GREEN, ESPERO, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, Riviere, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
HMS/HOU, WAM |
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SB2028
Check Cashing; Deferred Deposit Agreements; Fees; Annual Percentage Rate; Right to Rescind; Installment Loan Plan; Collection Practices
RELATING TO CHECK CASHING.
Specifies a customer has the right to rescind a deferred deposit by returning the principal amount used to fund the deferred deposit within a specified time frame. Permits customers to convert a deferred deposit into an installment loan plan in certain circumstances and specifies requirements for the installment loan plan. Protects against harmful collection practices. Defines annual percentage rate. Requires a check casher to post a notice informing customers that additional options may be available for safe, regulated, lower-cost, small dollar loans. Requires a check casher to provide a written agreement to a customer that clearly discloses specific information relating to the cost and fees associated with the deferred deposit, among other things. Caps the annual percentage rate at thirty-six per cent for deferred deposit of a personal check. Permits prepayment of deferred deposit agreements with no additional fees. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to CPH. |
GREEN, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
CPH |
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SB2029
Income Tax Credit; Child Care; Working Families; Child Tax Credit
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Establishes a new child tax credit of $1,000 and changes percentages of costs for household and dependent care services that may be claimed as tax credits by lower-income families. |
(S)
1/23/2018- The committee(s) on HMS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-26-18 2:45PM in conference room 016. |
GREEN, S. CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, Ihara, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2030
University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Board of Regents; Resident; Tuition
RELATING TO FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
Prohibits the University of Hawaii board of regents from charging qualified residents for community college tuition. |
(S)
1/19/2018- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
GREEN, S. CHANG, K. RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2031
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Food Product; Food Ingredient; Health Care Services
RELATING TO TAX EXEMPTION.
Exempts all amounts received from the sale of food products and ingredients, except alcohol, tobacco, and dietary supplements, and received as compensation for health care services from the general excise tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2018. |
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1/19/2018- Referred to CPH/WAM. |
GREEN, S. CHANG, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
CPH/WAM |
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SB2032
Administration of Justice
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
Short form bill. |
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1/19/2018- Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB2033
Ethics
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Short form bill. |
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1/19/2018- Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB2034
Historic Preservation
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Short form bill. |
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1/19/2018- Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB2035
Crime
RELATING TO CRIME.
Short form bill. |
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1/19/2018- Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB2036
Elections
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Short form bill. |
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1/19/2018- Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB2037
Judiciary
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Short form bill. |
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1/19/2018- Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB2038
International Affairs
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
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1/19/2018- Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB2039
Arts
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Short form bill. |
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1/19/2018- Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB2040
Workers' Compensation
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Short form bill. |
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1/19/2018- Referred to LBR. |
ENGLISH |
LBR |
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SB2041
Labor
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill. |
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1/19/2018- Referred to LBR. |
ENGLISH |
LBR |
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SB2042
Collective Bargaining
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Short form bill. |
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1/19/2018- Referred to LBR. |
ENGLISH |
LBR |
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SB2043
Condemnation; Private Roads; Attorney General
RELATING TO PRIVATE ROADS.
Requires the attorney general to condemn parts of Auld Lane, Rawlins Lane, 'Iao Lane, and Akau Lane. |
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1/19/2018- Referred to TRE/JDC, WAM. |
K. RHOADS |
TRE/JDC, WAM |
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SB2044
Reapportionment Commission; Selection of Members; Political Parties (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ADDRESS THE SELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION.
Ensures participation of all political parties on the Reapportionment Commission by providing that if there are no members belonging to a minority party in a house of the legislature, the presiding officer of the respective house of the legislature, after consulting with the chair of a minority party, shall be given the authority to designate persons who are members of a minority party to serve on the reapportionment commission. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN, Taniguchi |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2045
Employment; State and County Employers; Payment of Wages
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Amends the definition of "employer" in chapter 388, HRS, to include the State and counties when a provision in that chapter has no comparable provision in chapter 78, HRS. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/PSM. |
K. RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN, Shimabukuro |
LBR/PSM |
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SB2046
Firearms; Trigger Modification Devices; Bump Stocks
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits trigger modification devices, including bump stocks, that are designed or function to accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
K. RHOADS, S. CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2047
Auditor; Performance Audit; DPS; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a performance audit of certain offices and programs within the Department of Public Safety. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, NISHIHARA, Harimoto |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2048
Proprietary Interest Protection Agreements; Public Land Lease; Labor Relations
RELATING TO PROPRIETARY INTEREST PROTECTION AGREEMENTS.
Requires public land leases to obligate a lessee to enter into a proprietary interest protection agreement with any labor organization representing the lessee's employees. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WTL/LBR, JDC. |
K. RHOADS, Keith-Agaran |
WTL/LBR, JDC |
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SB2049
Cancer Research; Liver Cancer; UH Cancer Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANCER RESEARCH.
Appropriates funds to the UH Cancer Center to determine the reasons that Hawai‘i has the highest incidence of liver and bile duct cancer in the country. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/HRE, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, HARIMOTO |
CPH/HRE, WAM |
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SB2050
Medicaid; Earned Income Disregard Program; Deaf and Blind Task Force
RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Requires the department of human services to implement an earned income disregard program as an intermediate step to implementing a medicaid buy-in program. Requires reports to the legislature. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, Green |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2051
Department of Education; Schools; Career Pathways, Academies, or Programs; Commercial Enterprises
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Permits individual department of education schools and career pathways, academies, or programs operated within a department of education school, to engage in commercial enterprises, including the sale of goods produced by or for an individual school, career pathway, academy, or program. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/ETT, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, S. CHANG, GABBARD, HARIMOTO, KIDANI, Dela Cruz, English, Galuteria, Inouye, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, Taniguchi, Wakai |
EDU/ETT, WAM |
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SB2052
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Non-commercial Freshwater and Marine License
RELATING TO FISHING.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to license non-commercial marine fishing along with freshwater fishing, engage in public outreach prior to implementing the combined non-commercial freshwater and marine fishing license, and submit reports to the legislature. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, S. Chang |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2053
Athletic Trainers; Sunset Repeal; Exemptions
RELATING TO ATHLETIC TRAINERS.
Makes permanent the regulation of athletic trainers. Clarifies that an individual who accompanies an athlete or team of athletes into this State for a temporary period is not required to possess a valid license, registration, or certification from another jurisdiction if that jurisdiction does not regulate athletic trainers. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH. |
BAKER, GABBARD, INOUYE, Galuteria, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
CPH |
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SB2054
Condominiums; Associations; Unit Owners; Cure of Default; Disputed Charges; Common Expense Assessments
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies the process, including payment obligations, mediation requirements, and triggers for further default, where a condominium unit owner and association reach a payment plan to resolve a nonjudicial foreclosure. Establishes procedures that provide condominium owners with the right to submit disputed legal fees, penalties or fines, late fees, lien filing fees, or other charges, except for common expense assessments, to the mediation process prior to payment. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
BAKER, ESPERO, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, S. Chang, Harimoto, Ihara, Kim, Shimabukuro |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2055
Gubernatorial Nominees; Executive Branch; Advice and Consent; Notice; Deadline
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH.
Requires the Governor to provide written notice to the Senate, no later than the forty-first day of a regular legislative session, of the name of any gubernatorial nominee for an executive branch position that is subject to the Senate's advice and consent. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to GVO. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, KIM, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Green, Shimabukuro |
GVO |
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SB2056
Health; Default Beverages; Children's Meals
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires restaurants that sell children's meals that include a beverage for a single price to make the default beverage a healthy beverage. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, Nishihara |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2057
Merchandise; Returns; Refunds; Defective Goods; Damaged Goods; Shipping Charges; Handling Charges; Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices;
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires merchants to refund shipping and handling charges paid by the consumer when the consumer returns a damaged or defective good and requests a refund. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH. |
BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, ESPERO, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA, Gabbard, Green, Harimoto, Ihara, Inouye, Riviere, Taniguchi |
CPH |
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SB2058
Private Detectives; Private Guards; Law Enforcement Officers; Association with Government Agency Prohibited; Identification; Board of Private Detectives and Guards
RELATING TO PRIVATE DETECTIVES AND GUARDS.
Prohibits private detectives and guards from self-identifying as law enforcement officers, police, or police officers and from wearing or using any badge, uniform, equipment, vehicle, or other accoutrement capable of being associated with that of a law enforcement officer employed by a government law enforcement organization. Requires review and approval of any badge, uniform, equipment, vehicle, or other accoutrement to be used by private detectives or guards by the board of private detectives and guards. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, CPH. |
BAKER, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Green, Ihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
PSM, CPH |
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SB2059
Certified Public Accountants; Mobility; Substantial Equivalency; State Board of Public Accountancy
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY.
Establishes procedures for an out-of-state individual licensed as a certified public accountant or certain accountancy firms to be granted practice privileges in this State by the board of public accountancy if the licensee or firm meets certain qualifications and requirements for substantial equivalency. Makes conforming amendments to the laws relating to public accountancy to reflect practice privileges. Takes effect on 1/1/2019. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to JDC/CPH. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/CPH |
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SB2060
Condominiums; Associations; Unit Owners; Mediation; Arbitration; Condominium Education Trust Fund
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Expands the scope of the condominium education trust fund to cover voluntary binding arbitration between interested parties. Amends the conditions that mandate mediation and exceptions to mandatory mediation. Makes conforming amendments. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
BAKER, ESPERO, KEITH-AGARAN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Gabbard, Harimoto, Ihara, Inouye, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, L. Thielen |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2061
Franchisee; Advertising Campaigns; Non-participation
RELATING TO FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW.
Requires franchisees to disclose their non-participation in advertising campaigns of the franchisor in which discounts or promotions are offered. Prohibit franchisors from limiting or restricting the disclosures. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH. |
BAKER, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, TOKUDA, S. Chang, English, Espero, Gabbard, Ihara, Inouye, Kim, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
CPH |
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SB2062
Financial Institutions; Residential Mortgage Loans; Sale
RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
Places restrictions on the ability of financial institutions to sell residential mortgage loans to other financial institutions. Defines "residential mortgage loans" as any loan primarily for personal, family, or household use that is secured by a mortgage, deed of trust, or other equivalent consensual security interest on a dwelling or residential real estate upon which is constructed or intended to be constructed a dwelling, and includes refinancings, reverse mortgages, home equity lines of credit, and other first and additional lien loans that meet the qualifications of the definition. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GREEN, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA, Gabbard, Ihara, Inouye, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
CPH |
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SB2063
Aquarium Fish; Recreational Aquarium Fish Permits; Moratorium; Environmental Impact Statements
RELATING TO AQUATIC LIFE.
Prohibits the DLNR from issuing new recreational aquarium fish collection permits to take aquatic life and from transferring or renewing existing permits until the completion of an environmental impact statement. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
S. CHANG |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2064
Health Benefits Plans; Medicare Supplement Plans; Medicare Part D
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires health benefit plans supplemental to Medicare to include contributions equal to Medicare part D premiums effective 7/1/2018, in addition to Medicare part B premiums. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
KIM, DELA CRUZ |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
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SB2065
State budget.
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
To adjust and request appropriations for Fiscal Biennium 2017-19 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1900 |
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SB2066
Firearms; Ammunition Magazine Capacity
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Increases the maximum detachable ammunition magazine capacity for pistols that may be manufactured, possessed, sold, bartered, traded, gifted, transferred, or acquired. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
GABBARD |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2067
Firearms; Concealed Carry License
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Authorizes the chief of police from each respective county to issue licenses to carry a concealed firearm. Specifies processes for license applications, renewals, revocations, and record keeping. Strictly prohibits carrying concealed firearms under certain circumstances. Makes various conforming amendments. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
GABBARD |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2068
Electric Gun; Ban; Repeal
RELATING TO ELECTRIC GUNS.
Repeals ban on electric guns. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
GABBARD |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2069
Agriculture; Breadfruit; ‘Ulu; Appropriation; University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources ($)
RELATING TO ‘ULU.
Appropriates funds for the research, development, marketing, and conservation of ‘ulu. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. |
GABBARD, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Galuteria, L. Thielen |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB2070
Education; Digital Citizenship; Media Literacy
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to develop a plan to teach digital citizenship and media literacy in grades kindergarten through twelve in public schools, including charter schools and Hawaiian language immersion schools. Requires the department of education to convene an advisory committee to make recommendations on best practices for purposes of developing and implementing the plan. Requires an annual report to legislature. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, KIDANI, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Green, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2071
John A. Burns School of Medicine; Working Group; Physicians; Chronic Disease; Nutrition and Lifestyle Behavior
RELATING TO MEDICINE.
Requires the John A. Burns school of medicine to convene a working group to discuss nutrition and lifestyle behavior changes for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. Requires a report to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2020. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HRE/CPH. |
GABBARD, ENGLISH, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Espero, K. Kahele, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HRE/CPH |
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SB2072
Student Informed Consent to Animal Dissection and Vivisection; Public Schools
RELATING TO STUDENT INFORMED CONSENT.
Allows public school students in grades K through 12 to decline participation in dissection, vivisection, and other procedures harmful to animals. Requires schools to make alternative educational projects available, and the board of education to develop rules and give notice to all schools. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Green, K. Kahele, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
EDU, JDC |
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SB2073
Agriculture; Food Safety Certification Costs Grant Program; Appropriation Clarification ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Clarifies that the amount appropriated in Act 183, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, shall be deposited into the food safety certification costs grant program special fund and that the same amount shall be appropriated out of the special fund for fiscal year 2018-2019. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, English, Green, Kim, Taniguchi |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2074
Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit; Extension
RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
Extends through 2028 tax year the time that the department of agriculture may certify important agricultural lands qualified agricultural cost tax credits. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, S. Chang, English, Green, Nishihara, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2075
CTAHR Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program; Position Funding; Operating Expenses; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SUSTAINABLE AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for three positions and operating expenses of the sustainable and organic agriculture program administered by the UH college of tropical agriculture and human resources. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HRE/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Green, Kim, Taniguchi |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
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SB2076
P-20 Ag Ed Working Group; Coordinator; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE P-20 AGRICULTURE EDUCATION WORKING GROUP.
Appropriates funds for the hiring of a coordinator and for interisland travel and operating expenses of the P-20 Agriculture Education Working Group within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Outlines the duties of the working group and opens participation in the working group to additional persons and entities. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/HRE/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, S. Chang, English, Green, Kim, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
EDU/HRE/AEN, WAM |
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SB2077
Wildlife; DLNR; Multi-jurisdictional Agreement; Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to enter into the interstate wildlife violator compact or similar agreement for mutual assistance in the enforcement of wildlife laws. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WTL/JDC, WAM. |
GABBARD, GREEN, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, Baker, S. Chang, Inouye, Riviere, L. Thielen, Wakai |
WTL/JDC, WAM |
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SB2078
Pueo; Research; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUEO RESEARCH.
Appropriates funds for the department of land and natural resources to conduct, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii college of tropical agriculture and human resources, a two-year breeding ecology study and two-year foraging ecology study on the pueo on Oahu. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN/WTL/HRE, WAM. |
GABBARD, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, Green, Inouye, Riviere, L. Thielen, Wakai |
AEN/WTL/HRE, WAM |
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SB2079
Sharks; Rays; Prohibitions
RELATED TO SHARK AND RAY PROTECTION.
Establishes penalties and fines for any person who knowingly captures, kills, or takes any shark within state marine waters and makes it a misdemeanor. Provides exemptions for native Hawaiian gathering rights and cultural practices, special activity permits, research purposes, and public safety. Expands the existing prohibition on knowingly capturing or killing a manta ray to all rays. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WTL/JDC, WAM. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, Baker, Green, Inouye, Riviere, Wakai |
WTL/JDC, WAM |
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SB2080
Standardized Testing; Board of Education
RELATING TO STANDARDIZED TESTING.
Limits the number of standardized tests a student shall take in a school year. Requires the board of education to conduct a statewide survey of school administrators and teachers to determine the time spent on preparing for standardized tests and the impact of preparation time on the quality of instruction. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2081
Counties; Nonprofit Organizations; Homeless; Shelters
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes religious, charitable, educational, and other nonprofit organizations to provide shelter to homeless persons, including by hosting temporary encampments on property owned by the organization. Imposes limits on the types of ordinances a county may enact or other actions a county may take in regulating the ability of these organizations to provide shelter to homeless persons. Defines "nonprofit organization." Limits the liability of county agencies and employees. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HOU/PSM, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, S. CHANG, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, KIDANI, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Wakai |
HOU/PSM, JDC |
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SB2082
Sunset Memorial Park; Repairs; Maintenance; Cemetery; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
RELATING TO CEMETERIES.
Limits liability for persons maintaining or repairing cemetery grounds. Requires the director of commerce and consumer affairs, in consultation with the comptroller, to develop strategies for repair and maintenance of Sunset Memorial Park in Pearl City, Oahu. Requires report to Legislature. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
HARIMOTO, BAKER, S. Chang, Espero, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, L. Thielen |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2083
After-school Programs; Native Hawaiian Students; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds for after-school programs at Kalanianaole Elementary and Intermediate School, Kapaa Middle School, Konawaena Middle School, and Waimea Canyon Middle School. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, S. Chang, Harimoto, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2084
Agriculture; Food Security; Agricultural Land Acquisition Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the agricultural land acquisition fund to provide funding for the acquisition, administration, maintenance, and management of agricultural lands and irrigation systems to improve food security. Specifies sources of deposits into the fund. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, NISHIHARA, WAKAI, S. Chang, Harimoto, Kidani, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2085
Agriculture; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a grant program to be administered by the agribusiness development corporation to provide financial support for agriculture-related improvements to existing and emerging farms and agribusiness operations. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN/ETT, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, WAKAI, S. Chang, Galuteria, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
AEN/ETT, WAM |
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SB2086
Use Tax; Liability; Reporting
RELATING TO USE TAX.
Requires individuals to report use tax liabilities on their individual income tax return and remit payment of use tax with their individual income tax return, if applicable, or report use tax liabilities on a use tax return and remit payment with the return. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WAM. |
K. RHOADS, Kidani |
WAM |
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SB2087
Emergency Rescue Device; Rescue Tube; Automated External Defibrillator; Good Samaritan Law; Liability
RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESCUE DEVICES.
Amends the Good Samaritan Law to provide liability exemptions for owners of premises where automated external defibrillators and rescue tubes are located. Provides liability exemptions for rescuers who attempt to rescue a person with a rescue tube. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/WTL, JDC. |
S. CHANG, BAKER, HARIMOTO, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, Green, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
PSM/WTL, JDC |
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SB2088
Broadband Internet Access Service; Protections; Net Neutrality
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE.
Requires a provider of broadband internet access services to be transparent with network management practices, performance, and commercial terms of its broadband internet access services. Prohibits a provider of broadband internet access services from blocking lawful websites, impairing or degrading lawful internet traffic, engaging in paid prioritization, or interfering with or disadvantaging users of broadband internet access services. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to ETT, CPH. |
S. CHANG, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, TOKUDA, Baker, Green, Ihara |
ETT, CPH |
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SB2089
Youth Commission; Office of Youth Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A YOUTH COMMISSION.
Establishes a youth commission within the Office of Youth Services to advise the Governor and Legislature on the effects of legislative policies, needs, assessments, priorities, programs, and budgets relating to youth. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
S. CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Baker, English, Espero, Green, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2090
Prevailing Wages; Labor; Utility Workers
RELATING TO PREVAILING WAGES.
Applies chapter 104, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to utility workers. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/GVO, WAM. |
S. CHANG, Taniguchi, Tokuda |
LBR/GVO, WAM |
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SB2091
Suicide Prevention; Mobile Application; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUICIDE PREVENTION.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Education to implement a mobile application for suicide prevention that provides twenty-four hours per day crisis support services. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/HMS, WAM/CPH. |
S. CHANG, ESPERO, KIDANI, Green, Ihara |
EDU/HMS, WAM/CPH |
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SB2092
Penal Code; False Statements; County Inspector
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.
Adds knowingly making a false statement to a county inspector a crime within the offense of unsworn falsification to authorities. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
S. CHANG, GREEN, HARIMOTO, KIM, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, Baker, Espero, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen, Tokuda, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2093
Employees; Wage and Hour Law; Meal Breaks
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES.
Requires employers with fifty or more individuals to allow rest or meal periods for employees that work more than five consecutive hours, with certain exceptions. Repeals the exclusion of persons whose employment is governed by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act from the definition of "employee" under the State's wage and hour law. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
S. CHANG, Taniguchi |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2094
Employment; Work Schedules
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Requires certain employers in the retail, hospitality, and food services to provide employees with advance notice of work schedules. Authorizes an employer to create voluntary standby lists. Requires overtime pay for employees who work during certain rest periods between work shifts. Requires overtime pay if employer gives no advance notice of work schedule. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
S. CHANG, TANIGUCHI, Baker, Tokuda |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2095
National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Expands the poster requirement to massage therapy establishments that employ three or more people. Increases the penalties for violations of the poster requirement and deposits the penalties in the human trafficking victim services fund. Allows the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to contract with any state or county department or agency for implementation or enforcement. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/GVO, JDC/WAM. |
S. CHANG |
LBR/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2096
Department of Human Services; Foster Care Maintenance Payments; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to satisfy state and federal class action settlement agreements requiring the Department of Human Services to implement a foster care maintenance payment system that complies with the federal Child Welfare Act, to increase clothing allowance payments, to reimburse certain caregivers and beneficiaries for past inadequate benefit payments, and comply with additional settlement terms. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HMS/JDC, WAM. |
S. CHANG, BAKER, ESPERO, GREEN, TOKUDA, Wakai |
HMS/JDC, WAM |
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SB2097
Child Abuse; Child Neglect; Reports; Group Child Care Home; Group Child Care Center
RELATING TO CHILD SAFETY.
Authorizes child abuse and neglect reports for incidents occurring in group child care homes or group child care centers to be disclosed to parents or guardians of children enrolled in the home or center at the time of the alleged abuse or neglect or to parents or guardians considering enrolling their children in the home or center. Authorizes the disclosure of a report involving a finding of a felony or misdemeanor to be disclosed to any person upon request. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HMS, JDC. |
S. CHANG, GREEN, TOKUDA, Harimoto, Wakai |
HMS, JDC |
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SB2098
Affordable Housing; County-Designated Transit-Oriented Development Zone
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires a percentage of units in a housing development on public land or real property in a county-designated transit oriented development zone and under the control of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, or the Hawaii Community Development Authority to be sold or rented to low-income residents. Applies only to transfers of a leasehold interest in the public land or real property. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WTL/HOU, WAM. |
S. CHANG |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
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SB2099
Transportation; Autocycles; Driver's License
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Changes driver's licensing requirement for operation of autocycles. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE, CPH. |
INOUYE, Baker, S. Chang, Espero, Galuteria, Harimoto, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
TRE, CPH |
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SB2100
Renewable Energy; Solar and Wind Energy Property; Tax Credit; State Building Design; Energy Efficiency; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Replaces the current renewable energy technology systems tax credit with tax credits for solar or wind energy property and energy storage property and is applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2018. Establishes a demonstration project for building energy efficiency designs within the Department of Transportation. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE, WAM. |
INOUYE, ESPERO, KIDANI, Baker, S. Chang, Galuteria, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
TRE, WAM |
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SB2101
Renewable Energy Technologies; Income Tax Credit; Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion; Research and Development
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES.
Provides an income tax credit of thirty-five per cent of the actual cost, up to $1,500,000, for each ocean thermal energy conversion system constructed for the purpose of research and development. Applies to taxable years after December 31, 2017. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE, WAM. |
INOUYE, ESPERO, KIDANI, Baker, S. Chang, Galuteria, Keith-Agaran, Riviere |
TRE, WAM |
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SB2102
Employment; Fair Wages; Sex Discrimination; Civil Remedy
RELATING TO FAIR TREATMENT IN THE WORKPLACE.
Establishes a civil cause of action against employers for employees who have been subject to wage discrimination, and allows employees who have been subject to wage discrimination on the basis of sex to seek treble damages. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/JDC, WAM. |
GREEN, BAKER, S. CHANG, HARIMOTO, K. KAHELE, K. RHOADS, Ruderman |
LBR/JDC, WAM |
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SB2103
Employment; Living Wage; Report; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
RELATING TO A LIVING WAGE.
Increases the wages that employers must pay employees to $11.00 per hour beginning 01/01/19, $12.00 per hour beginning 01/01/20, $13.00 per hour beginning 01/01/21, $14.00 per hour beginning 01/01/22, and $15.00 per hour beginning 01/01/2023. Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to conduct an assessment on the living wage in Hawaii and submit a report to legislature on its findings by 01/01/2020. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/ETT, WAM. |
GREEN, BAKER, S. CHANG, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Harimoto, K. Kahele |
LBR/ETT, WAM |
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SB2104
Family Leave; Family Insurance; Family Leave Trust Fund; Paid Leave; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Establishes a family leave insurance program, which requires employees to make contributions into a trust fund that can be used to provide employees with family leave insurance benefits to care for a designated person. Amends the amount and duration of family leave payable to covered individuals. Expands the class of employers who are subject to the family leave law. Appropriates funds to the department of labor and industrial relations to implement the family leave insurance program. Requires a study to be performed by the department of labor and industrial relations and an actuarial study to be performed by the department of budget and finance. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
GREEN, S. CHANG, K. RHOADS, Harimoto, K. Kahele, Ruderman |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2105
Teachers; Salary; Class Size
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Limits the class size in public schools to a maximum of twenty students, and establishes a minimum salary for new teachers of $55,000 per year. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/LBR, WAM. |
GREEN, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, S. Chang |
EDU/LBR, WAM |
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SB2106
Public Transportation; Buses; State Vehicles; Electric Vehicles
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Requires that all buses operated by each county and all state vehicles be electric vehicles by 2035. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE/PSM/GVO, WAM. |
GREEN, S. Chang, Ruderman |
TRE/PSM/GVO, WAM |
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SB2107
Pesticides; Prohibition; Chlorpyrifos
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Prohibits the use of pesticides containing the active ingredient chlorpyrifos. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN, CPH. |
GREEN, RUDERMAN, S. Chang |
AEN, CPH |
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SB2108
Health Care Premium Assistance; Health Insurance Costs; Federal Poverty Level
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE.
Requires the department of human services to provide health care premium assistance for individuals at various income ranges up to three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. |
(S)
1/23/2018- The committee(s) on HMS/CPH has scheduled a public hearing on 01-31-18 2:55PM in conference room 016. |
GREEN, RUDERMAN, S. Chang |
HMS/CPH, WAM |
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SB2109
Volatile Organic Compounds; Disposal of Household and Consumer Products; Nuisance; Nonpoint Source Pollution
RELATING TO VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.
Requires the department of health to investigate the improper disposal of household and consumer products containing volatile organic compounds as a nuisance and requires the department to abate, destroy, remove, or prevent the nuisance. Requires the director of health to consider the improper disposal of household and consumer products containing volatile organic compounds when identifying categories of nonpoint sources that add significant pollution to certain state waters. Requires the department of health to develop and provide information to the public on the potential dangers of volatile organic compounds, proper disposal of household and consumer products containing volatile organic compounds, and alternative unscented household and consumer products. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN, CPH. |
GREEN, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Riviere |
AEN, CPH |
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SB2110
Hazardous Waste; Used Motor Oil; Retail Automotive Parts Stores
RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE.
Requires retail automotive parts stores to accept used motor oil for recycling or disposal. Defines retail automotive parts store. Allows a retail automotive parts store to collect a fee for the actual cost of disposal or recycling. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN, CPH. |
GREEN, RUDERMAN, S. Chang |
AEN, CPH |
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SB2111
Agricultural Theft and Vandalism Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a two-year agricultural theft and vandalism pilot project to examine the effectiveness of prosecuting agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism in the county of Hawaii. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN/JDC, WAM. |
GABBARD, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Galuteria, Taniguchi |
AEN/JDC, WAM |
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SB2112
Electric Vehicles; Public Benefits Fee
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Authorizes the public benefits fee to be used to install and upgrade electric power infrastructure to facilitate the use of electric vehicles. Authorizes the public benefits fee administrator to establish procedures for the administration of public benefits fee programs that install or upgrade electric power infrastructure to facilitate the use of electric vehicles. Sunsets on 6/30/2022. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE/CPH, WAM. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, GREEN, KIM, RUDERMAN, Baker, Kidani, L. Thielen, Wakai |
TRE/CPH, WAM |
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SB2113
Animals; Animal Testing; Alternatives; Manufacturer; Contract Test Facility; Research Facility; Penalty
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
Prohibits manufacturers, contract testing facilities, and research facilities in Hawaii from using animal test methods for which an alternative test method is available. Imposes a civil fine and authorizes the attorney general to seek injunctive relief and any other recovery of damages. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Espero, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara |
AEN/CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB2114
Glass Advance Disposal Fee Program; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GLASS ADVANCE DISPOSAL FEE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to establish two positions for the glass advance disposal fee program. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, TANIGUCHI, S. Chang, Riviere |
CPH/AEN, WAM |
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SB2115
Cruelty-free; Animal Testing; Cosmetics; Prohibitions
RELATING TO COSMETICS.
Beginning January 1, 2020, bans the import for profit, sale, and offer for sale of any cosmetic in the State, if the final product or any component of the product was developed or manufactured using animal testing performed on or after January 1, 2020. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
GABBARD, INOUYE, S. Chang, Keith-Agaran, K. Rhoads, Ruderman |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2116
Biosecurity Emergency Response; Mitigation and Eradication; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Establishes the biosecurity emergency response special fund within the Department of Agriculture. Establishes procedures for emergency declarations and expenditures. Appropriates moneys into the special fund. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, NISHIHARA, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Galuteria, L. Thielen |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2117
Cesspools; Cesspool Compliance Grant Program; Cesspool Upgrades; Outreach Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Establishes the cesspool compliance grant program for low and moderate income cesspool owners to mitigate the costs of upgrading to septic or other advanced treatment systems or connecting to sewers. Provides funds for grants by requiring the director of health to propose cesspool operating fees by rule by June 30, 2020. Authorizes the department to order cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected to sewerage systems by July 1, 2028, in specific areas that are needed for protecting public health and the environment. Requires the director to establish a program on nonpoint source pollution and cesspool outreach and assistance. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/AEN/WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Espero, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere |
CPH/AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2118
Traffic Safety; Trucks; Speed Limit
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Prohibits certain large vehicles of more than 10,000 pounds from being driven on the far left lane of any roadway having three or more lanes, with certain exceptions. Establishes a fifty-five mile per hour speed limit for trucks having a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 10,000 pounds. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE/PSM, JDC. |
GABBARD, BAKER, ESPERO, RUDERMAN, Galuteria, Wakai |
TRE/PSM, JDC |
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SB2119
Mobile Electronic Devices; Motor Vehicle; Field Testing; Penalties
RELATING TO MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
Requires the driver of any motor vehicle that is involved in an accident and in possession of a mobile electronic device at or near the time of the accident to, at the request of a police officer, submit the mobile electronic device to the police officer for the sole purpose of field testing of the device. Establishes procedures to allow police officers responding to a motor vehicle accident to field test a mobile electronic device. Imposes penalties if a driver of the motor vehicle involved in an accident fails to submit the driver's mobile electronic device for the field testing. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE/PSM, JDC. |
GABBARD, Baker, Espero, Galuteria, Green, Harimoto, Wakai |
TRE/PSM, JDC |
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SB2120
Construction Waste; Environmental Protection; Recycling
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE.
Requires the state building codes to incorporate the International Green Construction Code. Sets specific targets for the recycling, reuse, donation, and resale of non-hazardous construction waste. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/AEN/GVO, CPH. |
GABBARD, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, S. Chang |
PSM/AEN/GVO, CPH |
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SB2121
Condominium Property Regimes; Establishment; Counties; Approval
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES.
Prohibits the establishment of a condominium property regime without obtaining subdivision approval by the county in which the property is located. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, CPH. |
GABBARD, INOUYE, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Espero, Kim |
PSM, CPH |
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SB2122
Electric Vehicles; Parking Fee; Exemptions; Airport Parking Limitations
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Limits parking fee exemptions for electric vehicles for non-metered parking at all state airports under the jurisdiction of the department of transportation. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE, WAM. |
GABBARD, BAKER, GREEN, Espero, Galuteria, Kim, Wakai |
TRE, WAM |
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SB2123
State Capitol Reflecting Pool; Department of Accounting and General Services; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO STUDY ALTERNATIVES FOR THE REHABILITATION AND RENOVATION OF THE STATE CAPITOL REFLECTING POOL.
Makes an appropriation to the department of accounting and general services to conduct a study relating to the rehabilitation and renovation of the state capitol reflecting pool. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, Baker, S. Chang, Galuteria, Harimoto, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2124
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Ant Lab; Little Fire Ant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii ant lab for personnel and equipment to support mitigation of the little fire ant. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. |
GABBARD, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB2125
Coffee Berry Borer; Pesticide Subsidy Program Manager Position
RELATING TO COFFEE BERRY BORER.
Extends the pesticide subsidy program manager position, including the civil service and collective bargaining exemptions for the position, through June 30, 2022, in order to provide assistance to local coffee farmers for coffee berry borer pesticide costs incurred through the final year of the program. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2126
Pesticide Use Revolving Fund; Balance Threshold Increase
RELATING TO THE PESTICIDE USE REVOLVING FUND.
Increases the pesticide use revolving fund balance threshold from $250,000 to $1,000,000. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA, K. Kahele |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2127
Procurement; Plastic Bottles; Rigid Plastic Containers
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits the expenditure of state funds by state agencies for the purchase of beverages in plastic bottles or rigid plastic containers, except under certain circumstances. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to GVO/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, BAKER, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, S. Chang |
GVO/AEN, WAM |
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SB2128
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Shelters; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii emergency management agency for a hurricane shelter retrofit program for the retrofitting of emergency public shelters and residential homes and buildings. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
GABBARD, BAKER, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, S. Chang, Harimoto, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2129
Uniform Regulation of Virtual Currency Businesses Act; Virtual Currency; Division of Financial Institutions
RELATING TO VIRTUAL CURRENCY.
Adopts the Uniform Regulation of Virtual Currency Businesses Act and codifies the Act into law. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
GABBARD, BAKER, S. CHANG, ESPERO, NISHIHARA, TOKUDA, Ihara, Kim |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2130
Health Care-associated Infections; Hospital Infection; Online Portal
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTION.
Requires the department of health to create and maintain an online information portal making available to the public by January 1, 2019, the information published annually in the Healthcare-Associated Infections in Hawaii report. Requires the department to update the portal annually. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
GABBARD, Baker, S. Chang, Espero, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2131
Household Energy Demand; Clotheslines; Reasonable Restrictions
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Permits the installation of clotheslines in any residential dwelling, apartment, condominium, or townhouse, under certain conditions. Defines a reasonable restriction on the placement and use of clotheslines as any restriction that is necessary to protect public health and safety, buildings from damage, historic or aesthetic values, or shorelines under certain circumstances. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Nishihara, Riviere |
CPH |
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SB2132
Medical Cannabis; Consumable Manufactured Cannabis Products
RELATING TO MANUFACTURED CANNABIS PRODUCTS.
Authorizes the department of health to authorize companies to partner with medical cannabis dispensaries to participate in the manufacture of consumable manufactured cannabis products. Establishes additional requirements and amends existing requirements regarding manufactured cannabis products. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, KIM, Baker, S. Chang, Ihara, Nishihara, Riviere, Tokuda |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2133
OHA Package; Counties; Hawaiian Cultural Reserves
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN CULTURAL RESERVES
Requires the counties to provide for the establishment of Hawaiian cultural reserves as a condition of approval and development of certain types of subdivisions and condominium property regimes on agricultural and rural lands that include the construction of dwellings. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to HWN/PSM/AEN, CPH. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/PSM/AEN, CPH |
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SB2134
OHA Package; Cultural Training; State and County Officials
RELATING TO TRAINING.
Requires certain additional government decision-makers at both the state and county levels to complete the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' training courses on Native Hawaiian and Hawaiian rights established by Act 169, SLH 2015. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to HWN/LBR/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/LBR/PSM, WAM |
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SB2135
OHA Package; Individual Housing Accounts; Tax Deduction
RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNTS.
Increases the cap amounts of the tax deduction for individual housing accounts. Authorizes certain funds from an individual housing account to be used to obtain rental housing. Authorizes the accounts to be placed in a community development financial institution. Repeals requirements for the payment of taxes on distributions used for the purchase of a first principal residence or to secure rental housing. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2136
OHA Package; Public Land Trust; Pro Rata Share; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INCREASING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS' PRO RATA SHARE OF PUBLIC LAND TRUST FUNDS.
Establishes $35,000,000 as the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' pro rata share of the public land trust. Transfers $119,000,000 less certain funds to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for underpayment of the public land trust funds for 7/1/12 to 6/30/18. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide an annual accounting of receipts from lands described in section 5(f) of the Admissions Act. Establishes a committee to recommend the annual amount of the income and proceeds from the public land trust that the Office of Hawaiian Affairs shall receive annually. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HWN/WTL/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/WTL/JDC, WAM |
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SB2137
Taxation; County Tax Authority
RELATING TO COUNTY TAXING AUTHORITY.
Expands the taxing authority of the counties. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2138
County Lifeguards; Limited Liability; State and Counties
RELATING TO COUNTY LIFEGUARD LIABILITY.
Provides limited liability for acts or omissions by county lifeguards for the lifeguards, employing counties, and the State, except for damages resulting from a lifeguard's gross negligence or wanton act or omission. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB2139
Sunshine Law; Limited Meetings; Applicability to Legislature
RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY IN STATE GOVERNMENT.
Applies the conditions and requirements relating to limited meeting to the Legislature when a house of the Legislature holds a limited meeting that is open to the public, as a guest of a board or community group. Repeals the Legislature's exemption from the open meeting requirements of the Sunshine Law. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to GVO/PSM/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB2140
Transient Accommodations Tax; Counties
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Amends the amount of transient accommodations tax revenues allocated to the counties from a specified sum to a percentage of the revenues collected. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to ETT/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ETT/PSM, WAM |
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SB2141
State Ethics Commission Package; Ethics Violations; Restitution
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Empowers the State Ethics Commission to require the payment of restitution for ethics violations after a hearing or agreement between the parties. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2142
State Ethics Commission Package; Lobbyists; Administrative Fines; Settlement Agreement
RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.
Amends the lobbyists law to eliminate outdated references to criminal violations and to clarify that the State Ethics Commission may require payment of an administrative fine or restitution pursuant to a settlement agreement. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2143
State Ethics Commission Package; Task Force Members; Clarification; Financial Disclosures.
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Clarifies the fair treatment provisions of the State Ethics Code regarding safeguards for legislative functions, participation on task forces, and disclosures of conflicts of interest. Clarifies that task force members need not file the same financial disclosures as state officials. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2144
State Ethics Commission Package; State Ethics Code; Gift Disclosure Statements; Financial Disclosures; Investigations; Training
RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS CODE.
Clarifies State Ethics Code provisions on gifts disclosure statements, retention of financial disclosure statements, investigations, and training. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2145
Office of Elections Package; State Senate; Vacancy
RELATING TO VACANCIES.
Amends the deadlines for filing nomination papers, nominations, and notification to the chief election officer with respect to a vacancy in the state senate. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2146
Office of Elections Package; Election Notices; Publication
RELATING TO PUBLICATION OF ELECTION NOTICES.
Provides that whenever an election officer is required to issue a public notice in a statewide or county publication, the publication requirement is satisfied upon the submission of the notice to the publication, provided that the notice is also posted on the website associated with the election officer. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2147
Concessions; Public Property; Bids; Proposals
RELATING TO CONCESSIONS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
Allows proposals to be submitted for concessions on public property. Establishes criteria for acceptance and awarding of proposals for concessions on public property. Specifies advertising requirements for bids or proposals and allows for online advertising. Repeals the fifteen-year limit on the granting of concession space and the exemption from the fifteen-year limit for non-profits. Allows for the granting of concession space for over thirty years if approved by the head of the agency awarding the concession contract. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to GVO/ETT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/ETT, WAM |
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SB2148
Judiciary Package; Probation; Drug Paraphernalia; Housekeeping Amendment
RELATING TO PROBATION.
Makes housekeeping amendment to probation statute consistent with decriminalization of the offense of prohibited acts related to drug paraphernalia, section 329-43.5, HRS. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2149
Judiciary Package; District Court; Second Judicial Circuit; Judges
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES.
Increases the number of district judges in the Second Circuit by 1. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2150
Judiciary Package; Supplemental Appropriations; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for FY 2018-2019. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2151
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Fines; Noncandidate Committees
RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW.
Increases the amount of the fine that may be assessed against a noncandidate committee making only independent expenditures for campaign spending violations. Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to order that a fine assessed against a noncandidate committee, or any portion thereof, be paid from the personal funds of officers of the noncandidate committee. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2152
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Electioneering; Disclosure Statements; Definitions
RELATING TO ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS.
Amends the definition of "disclosure date" to mean the date on which the electioneering communication is publicly distributed. Expands the definition of "electioneering communication" to apply to advertisements sent by any mail rate and communications regarding expenditures of the organization. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2153
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Candidate Committee; Organizational Report
RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTS OF CANDIDATE COMMITTEES.
Repeals the requirement that candidate committee organizational reports include the name and address of each contributor who contributed an aggregate amount of more than $100 to the candidate committee since the last election. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2154
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Noncandidate Committee; Organizational Report
RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTS OF NONCANDIDATE COMMITTEES.
Repeals reporting requirement regarding contributions in organizational reports of noncandidate committees and noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2155
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Candidate Committees; Noncandidate Committees; Treasurer; Records
RELATING TO TREASURERS OF CANDIDATE AND NONCANDIDATE COMMITTEES.
Requires the treasurer of a candidate or noncandidate committee to maintain itemized records showing the name and address of each contributor, regardless of the contribution amount. Requires treasurers of noncandidate committees to maintain records showing the employer and occupation of contributors of more than $100 in the aggregate. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2156
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Candidate Committee; Noncandidate Committee; Contributions and Expenditures; Organizational Report
RELATING TO ELECTION CAMPAIGN REPORTING.
Requires a candidate committee or noncandidate committee to inform the Campaign Spending Commission if the candidate committee or noncandidate committee does not intend to receive or spend contributions and expenditures that aggregate more than $1,000 in an election period. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2157
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Automatic Fire Suppression Systems; Tax Credit
RELATING TO AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS.
Establishes a refundable income tax credit of 25% of the total costs, including installation costs, of an automatic fire suppression system in any new detached 1- or 2-family dwelling unit in a structure used only for residential purposes. Sunsets on 6/30/25. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/HOU, WAM |
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SB2158
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Emergency Medical Services; County of Kauai; County of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Health for a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week ambulance unit for the counties of Kauai and Hawaii. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/PSM, WAM |
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SB2159
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Removes the cap for distribution of transient accommodations tax revenues to the counties. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to ETT/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ETT/PSM, WAM |
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SB2160
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Violation of Privacy; DCCA
RELATING TO UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES.
Establishes a new chapter to regulate the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Requires the director of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules as necessary. Establishes prohibited uses of unmanned aerial vehicles and penalties, and authorizes civil action for violations. Makes certain uses of an unmanned aerial vehicle a misdemeanor. Clarifies that under certain circumstances, the used of an unmanned aerial vehicle may constitute an invasion of privacy. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2161
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Sunshine Law; Permitted Interactions
RELATING TO COMMUNITY MEETINGS.
Amends the Sunshine Law, part I, chapter 92, HRS, to clarify the ability of board members to attend and speak at community, educational, or informational meetings that are open to the public; and to provide that the limitation on the number of attendees shall not apply to members of a county council. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2162
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Uncontested Traffic Infractions; Fines and Forfeitures
RELATING TO UNCONTESTED TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS.
Transfers certain fines and forfeitures collected for uncontested traffic infractions to the counties. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to TRE/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRE/JDC, WAM |
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SB2163
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Individual with a Disability; Employment; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Provides a taxpayer who hires an individual with a disability a nonrefundable tax credit for the 6-month period after the individual is initially hired by the taxpayer. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2018. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/HMS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR/HMS, WAM |
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SB2164
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Transient Accommodations Tax; State-County Functions Working Group
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Implements the recommendations of the state-county functions working group to restructure the revenue distribution of the transient accommodations tax revenues to ensure a minimum amount in the tourism special fund, maintain the allocations at present levels, and provide predictable allocations of the balances. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to ETT/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ETT/PSM, WAM |
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SB2165
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Taxation; Income Tax Credit; Elderly
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Provides a taxpayer who hires an elderly individual a nonrefundable tax credit for the 6-month period after the individual is initially hired by the taxpayer. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2018. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2166
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; County Zoning; Single-Family Transient Vacation Rentals
RELATING TO ZONING.
Clarifies county zoning authority by distinguishing single-family residential use from single-family vacation rental use and allowing amortization by ordinance for single-family transient vacation rentals over a reasonable period. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/ETT, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/ETT, JDC |
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SB2167
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Sunshine Law; Government Records; Permitted Interactions
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.
Amends the Sunshine Law to allow certain government records to be shared among public board members where no commitment relating to a vote on the matter is made or sought. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2168
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Important Agricultural Lands; Appropriation; Mapping ($)
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Implements Act 183, SLH 2005, in accordance with the State's constitutional duty to protect important agricultural lands by providing funds to the counties for the identification and mapping of important agricultural lands. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to AEN/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/PSM, WAM |
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SB2169
HSAC Package; Conveyance Tax; Housing
RELATING TO CONVEYANCE TAX.
Increases the conveyance tax on the sale of condominiums and single-family residences with a value of $2,000,000 or greater. Allocates the revenue to a county's affordable housing fund. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to HOU/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/PSM, WAM |
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SB2170
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Collective Bargaining; County Council Representation
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Allows a representative of each county council to be present as a nonvoting participant in negotiations with bargaining units if the relevant county has employees in the particular bargaining unit. Requires mayors to report collective bargaining unit negotiations to their respective county councils. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR/PSM, WAM |
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SB2171
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Identification Cards; Persons with Disabilities
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Allows identification cards to indicate a person's disability, to allow the person access to certain eligible public services and help identify the disability to public safety personnel in case of an emergency. Effective 1/2/2019. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to TRE/HMS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRE/HMS, WAM |
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SB2172
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Witness Fees; Reimbursements; Per Diem Payments
RELATING TO EXPERT WITNESS FEES.
Clarifies applicable expert witness fees for testimony, preparation, and in-court attendance in state court criminal proceedings. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2173
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Appropriation; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB2174
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Material Witness Orders; Courts
RELATING TO MATERIAL WITNESS ORDERS.
Authorizes the circuit court or family court to issue a material witness order in cases initiated through felony complaint, indictment, or information. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2175
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Procedure; Dismissal; Court Congestion
RELATING TO DISMISSAL OF CRIMINAL CASES.
Requires that trials for criminal cases commence within 6 months, except in cases where the delay is caused by court congestion. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2176
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Procedure; Search Warrants; Oral Statements; Electronic Communications
RELATING TO SEARCH WARRANTS.
Authorizes a judge or magistrate to approve a search warrant based on oral statements or electronic communications. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2177
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Crime Victims; Restitution; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COLLECTION OF RESTITUTION FOR CRIME VICTIMS.
Creates standards and procedures for income withholding for purposes of enforcing restitution orders. Provides appropriations to the Department of the Attorney General. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC/LBR, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/LBR, WAM |
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SB2178
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Property Crime; Confidential Personal Information
RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF CONFIDENTIAL PERSONAL INFORMATION.
Amends the definition of "confidential personal information" with regard to offenses against property rights. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2179
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Felonies; Forensic Identification; DNA; Expungement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DNA COLLECTION FOR SERIOUS FELONY OFFENSES.
Requires persons arrested for certain felony offenses to provide a DNA sample. Provides for the destruction of DNA samples and expungement of a DNA database profile when appropriate. Makes an appropriation for the costs of DNA collection, processing, storage, and expungement responsibilities. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2180
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Procedure; Crimes
RELATING TO LESSER INCLUDED OFFENSES.
Clarifies the definition of an included offense to expressly include offenses charged via felony complaint. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2181
State Fire Council Package; Cancer; Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.
Improves access for firefighters to comprehensive medical benefits upon diagnosis of cancer that is presumed to arise out of and in the course of employment. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
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SB2182
State Fire Council Package; Consumer Fireworks; Limited Use; Cultural Events
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks except by permit for cultural events. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB2183
State Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Shippers; Film and Movie Production; Destruction; Testing; Labels
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Specifies requirements for fireworks shippers. Authorizes the use, by permit, of fireworks for film and movie productions. Authorizes the testing, disposal, and destruction of illegal and unwanted fireworks by law enforcement. Corrects labeling dimensions with regard to display fireworks. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/TRE/ETT, CPH. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/TRE/ETT, CPH |
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SB2184
State Fire Council Package; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Fees
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Provides for additional use of the Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette certification fees to support the state fire council and its programs and activities. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2185
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Residential Sprinklers; Tax Credit
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Establishes an income tax credit of 30% of the actual cost, including installation, water, and permit fees, of an automatic fire sprinkler system in any residential occupancy in a building used for residential purposes. Sunsets 6/30/2028. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/HOU/CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/HOU/CPH, WAM |
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SB2186
State Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Display Permit Fees
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Increases the fireworks display permit fee. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2187
Maui County Package; Sunscreen; Oxybenzone; Octinoxate
RELATING TO OXYBENZONE AND OCTINOXATE.
Prohibits the use, sale, and distribution of sunscreens and personal care products that contain oxybenzone or octinoxate. Effective 7/1/19. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to WTL/AEN, CPH. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/AEN, CPH |
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SB2188
Maui County Package; Conveyance Tax; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Establishes an additional conveyance tax rate for the sale of certain condominiums or single family residences. Requires that the revenue collected in each county from the additional conveyance tax rate be allocated to the respective county's affordable housing fund. Sunset 6/30/2023. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2189
Maui County Package; Victim Rights; Public Officers and Employees; Liability
RELATING TO VICTIM RIGHTS.
Provides that failure of state and county officers and employees to carry out or comply with chapter 801D, HRS, may subject them to civil liability, with certain exceptions. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, JDC |
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SB2190
Maui County Package; County Lifeguards; Civil Liability; Exception
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Provides that a county lifeguard, the employing county, and the State shall not be liable for any civil damages resulting from any act or omission of a lifeguard during the provision of rescue, resuscitative, or other services within the lifeguard's scope of employment. Does not provide immunity when a claim for civil damages results from a county lifeguard's gross negligence or wanton act or omission. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2191
Kauai County Package; Taxation; Income Tax Credit; Persons with Disabilities; Employment
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Provides to a taxpayer who hires an individual with a disability a nonrefundable tax credit for the 6-month period after the individual is initially hired by the taxpayer. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
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SB2192
Kauai County Package; Taxation; Income Tax Credit; Elderly Persons; Employment
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Provides to a taxpayer who hires an elderly individual a nonrefundable tax credit for the 6-month period after the individual is initially hired by the taxpayer. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
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SB2193
Kauai County Package; Fire Sprinklers; Tax Credit
RELATING TO FIRE SPRINKLERS.
Establishes a refundable income tax credit of 25% of the total costs, including installation costs, of an automatic fire sprinkler or automatic fire sprinkler system in any new detached 1- or 2-family dwelling unit in a structure used only for residential purposes. Sunsets on 6/30/25. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/HOU, WAM |
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SB2194
Kauai County Package; Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Removes the cap for distribution of transient accommodations tax revenues to the counties. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to ETT/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ETT/PSM, WAM |
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SB2195
Kauai County Package; Lifeguards; State and County Tort Liability
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Reestablishes the liability exceptions for county lifeguards. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2196
Kauai County Package; Animals; Licenses and Regulations; Humane Society Contract
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
Repeals the requirement for the county of Kauai to contract with the Kauai Humane Society to provide animal services. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB2197
Kauai County Package; Emergency Medical Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Appropriates moneys to DOH for a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week ambulance unit for the County of Kauai. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/PSM, WAM |
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SB2198
Kauai County Package; Capital Improvement Projects; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE COUNTY OF KAUAI.
Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance the design and construction of a Kauai Fire Department helicopter hangar and the Pua Loke Affordable Housing projects in the county of Kauai. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2199
Insurance; Affordable Care Act; State Innovation Waiver; State Reinsurance Program
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Authorizes the State to apply for and implement a waiver from certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, as amended. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
BAKER, ESPERO, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, TOKUDA, S. Chang, English, Gabbard, Galuteria, Green, Harimoto, Ihara, Kidani, Nishihara, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2200
Statewide Traffic Code; Smoking; Motor Vehicle; Minors
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Prohibits smoking in a motor vehicle in which a person under the age of eighteen is present. Requires the department of health to report on the enforceability of this Act and coordination of related data collection activities of the respective law enforcement agencies. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
BAKER, S. CHANG, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, TOKUDA, English, Espero, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Ruderman, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
TRE/CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB2201
State Board of Chiropractic Examiners; Board of Dental Examiners; Board of Examiners in Optometry; Board of Veterinary Examiners
RELATING TO BOARDS.
Removes the word "Examiners" from the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Board of Dental Examiners, Board of Examiners in Optometry, and Board of Veterinary Examiners. Renames the boards with titles that accurately reflect their scope and duties. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, Espero, Gabbard, Harimoto, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
CPH |
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SB2202
General Excise Tax; Medical Devices; Exemption
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts gross receipts from the sale of mobility enhancing equipment, durable medical equipment, prosthetic devices, prescription drugs sold pursuant to a doctor's prescription, diabetic supplies, medical oxygen, and human blood and its derivatives from the general excise tax. Amends the definition of "prosthetic device" to include devices worn on the body. Amends the definition of "prescription drugs". |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GABBARD, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Galuteria, Ihara, Kidani |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2203
University of Hawaii; Maui College; Culinary Arts Program ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Provides for the planning and design of the relocation of the University of Hawaii Maui College culinary arts program to Lahaina. Requires that the Chancellor work with hotels, resorts, and landowners of adjacent properties to develop a plan. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
BAKER |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2204
State Capitol; 50th Anniversary; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL.
Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to fund celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Hawaii state capitol. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2205
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Artist Fellowship Program for the awarding of one-time fellowships to promising artists. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2206
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Promise Program; Scholarships; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Codifies the Hawaii promise program into law to provide scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students. Expands the Hawaii promise program to qualified students enrolled at any University of Hawaii campus in addition to qualified students enrolled at any University of Hawaii community college campus. Establishes a special fund and appropriate funds to maintain the Hawaii promise program. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
GREEN, S. CHANG, RUDERMAN, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2207
Health Care; Single-payer Universal Health Care Insurance System; State Health Care Insurance Planning and Financing Authority; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE INSURANCE.
Establishes a single-payer universal health care insurance system to provide the same high-quality level of medically necessary health care to all Hawaii residents. Prohibits private health care insurers from duplicating the coverages provided by the system. Establishes the state health care insurance planning and financing authority within the department of health to operate the system. Provides the structure and duties of the authority. Requires that the functions, rights, powers, duties, and appropriations of the Hawaii health authority, DLIR as they relate to the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act, and Hawaii employer union health benefits trust fund be transferred to the state health care insurance planning and financing authority. Repeals the Hawaii health authority. Appropriates funds to the state health care insurance planning and financing authority to establish and operate the single-payer universal health care insurance system. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/LBR, WAM. |
GREEN, S. CHANG, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Gabbard, Harimoto, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
CPH/LBR, WAM |
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SB2208
Blind Persons; Parental Rights
RELATING TO A RIGHT TO PARENT FOR BLIND PERSONS.
Establishes parental rights for blind parents or prospective blind parents in the context of child welfare, foster care, family law, and adoption. |
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1/23/2018- The committee(s) on HMS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-31-18 2:45PM in conference room 016. |
GREEN, S. Chang, Gabbard, Harimoto, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Ruderman |
HMS, JDC |
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SB2209
Tobacco; Taxes; Cigarette; Cigar; License
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Increases the license fee for wholesalers or dealers of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
GREEN, S. CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Ihara |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2210
Automatic Voter Registration; Driver's License; Identification Card; Opt-out; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VOTING.
Beginning on January 1, 2019, requires that any person who is eligible to vote and applies for a new or renewed motor vehicle driver's license, provisional license, instruction permit, limited purpose driver's license, limited purpose provisional driver's license, limited purpose instruction permit, or identification card shall be automatically registered to vote if that person is not already registered to vote; provided that upon receipt of notification from the respective county clerk the applicant shall have twenty-one calendar days to opt-out of automatic voter registration. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
GREEN, S. CHANG, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Gabbard, Ihara |
TRE/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2211
Concussions; Youth; Athletics
RELATING TO CONCUSSIONS.
Further expands the concussion educational program established under Act 197, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, and expanded under Act 262, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016, to include all youth athletes, regardless of age. |
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1/23/2018- The committee(s) on HMS/CPH has scheduled a public hearing on 01-31-18 2:55PM in conference room 016. |
GREEN, HARIMOTO, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Ruderman |
HMS/CPH |
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SB2212
Public Housing; Rentals; Purchase; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
Establishes a family self-sufficiency program to provide matching funds to enable tenants of certain public housing dwelling units to purchase housing units. Authorizes the Hawaii public housing authority to impose maximum rental periods and conditions of tenancy for tenants participating in the family self-sufficiency program. Amends general tenancy termination requirements, selection priorities, and minimum rents for HPHA housing projects. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HOU/CPH, WAM. |
ESPERO, Baker, Green, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HOU/CPH, WAM |
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SB2213
Counties; Housing Production; Requirements; Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO HOUSING PRODUCTION.
Requires, between fiscal year 2019-2020 and fiscal year 2029-2030, each county to authorize construction for a specified number of new housing units. Reduces the amount of transient accommodations tax revenue the counties receive for failure to meet the requirements. Allows for recoupment of reduction under certain circumstances. Repeals June 30, 2031. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HOU/ETT/PSM, WAM. |
ESPERO, GREEN, S. Chang |
HOU/ETT/PSM, WAM |
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SB2214
Transit Oriented Development Districts; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Infrastructure; Public-private Partnerships
RELATING TO RENTAL HOUSING ON GOVERNMENT LANDS IN PROPOSED TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DISTRICTS.
Establishes transit oriented development districts along transit corridors as a community development district, empowers Hawaii community development authority to develop infrastructure in transit oriented development districts, and allows Hawaii community development authority to form public-private partnerships through a lease back arrangement. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
ESPERO, ENGLISH, GREEN, HARIMOTO, Galuteria, Inouye |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2215
County Infrastructure Development Loan Revolving Fund; Transit-oriented Development
RELATING TO COUNTY TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes the county infrastructure development loan revolving fund within department of budget and finance to provide no interest loans to the counties for the development, pre development, or construction of infrastructure projects to expedite the building of transit-oriented development, particularly those involving affordable housing. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/TRE, WAM. |
ESPERO, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, Shimabukuro |
PSM/TRE, WAM |
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SB2216
Medical Cannabis; Manufactured Cannabis Product; Qualifying Patients; Reimbursement; Insurance
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Permits qualifying patients to be reimbursed by health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations for amounts spent on medical cannabis and manufactured cannabis products. Limits the monthly amount of reimbursement. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/CPH, WAM. |
ESPERO, S. CHANG, KIM, RUDERMAN, Ihara |
PSM/CPH, WAM |
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SB2217
Medical Use of Cannabis; Decriminalization
RELATING TO THE MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS.
Clarifies that medical use of cannabis is not considered to be a state or federal crime. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to GVO, CPH/JDC. |
ESPERO, KIM, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Galuteria, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
GVO, CPH/JDC |
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SB2218
Crime; Mental Health; HOPE; H.O.P.E.; Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement; Judiciary
RELATING TO PROGRAMS FOR CRIMINAL OFFENDERS.
Codifies the option of the courts to sentence defendants to probation under the H.O.P.E. program. Authorizes current impaired offenders to convert the remainder of their terms to the H.O.P.E. program. Authorizes courts to seal the criminal records of impaired offenders who complete various alternative programs to sentencing. Authorizes impaired offenders who have completed their sentences to have their criminal records sealed in exchange for completing a course of treatment and rehabilitative endeavors. Requires that an impaired offender's sealed criminal record be unsealed upon conviction of a subsequent offense. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
ESPERO, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB2219
Organized Crime; Racketeering; Unlicensed Sale of Intoxicating Liquor
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Creates a criminal offense of unlicensed sale of intoxicating liquor. Amends definitions of organized crime and racketeering to include unlicensed sale of intoxicating liquor. Defines intoxicating liquor. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
ESPERO, Baker, S. Chang, Gabbard, Kim, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2220
Employment Practices; Unlawful Suspension, Discharge, or Discrimination; Employers; Employees; Substance Abuse Testing; Medical Use of Cannabis; Registered Qualifying Patient
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Prohibits an employer from suspending, discharging, or discriminating against an employee for testing positive for cannabis if the employee is a registered qualifying patient who is authorized for the medical use of cannabis. Provides certain exceptions. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/PSM, JDC. |
ESPERO, RUDERMAN, Baker, S. Chang, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, Tokuda |
LBR/PSM, JDC |
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SB2221
Child Passenger Restraints; Requirements; Penalties; Fines
RELATING TO CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINTS.
Amends the requirements for child passenger restraints and increases the fines for repeat convictions. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE/JDC, WAM. |
ESPERO, Kim, Shimabukuro |
TRE/JDC, WAM |
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SB2222
Bicycle; Overtaking
RELATING TO BICYCLES.
Requires the driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction to allow at least a three-foot separation between the right side of the driver's vehicle and the left side of the bicyclist. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE, JDC. |
ESPERO, HARIMOTO, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
TRE, JDC |
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SB2223
DLNR; Day Use Mooring Buoy Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BOATING.
Appropriates funds for the initial operational expenses of the day use mooring buoy program. Requires the department of land and natural resources to endeavor fiscal resources in subsequent fiscal years to make the program self-sustainable through user fee collections. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WTL/ETT, WAM. |
ESPERO, GABBARD, INOUYE, RIVIERE, Galuteria, Kim |
WTL/ETT, WAM |
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SB2224
Hotels; Ocean Safety Information Sheet; Hawaii Tourism Authority
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Requires all hotelkeepers to post in each hotel room occupied by a hotel guest an ocean safety information sheet developed by the Hawaii Tourism Authority no later than January 1, 2019. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to develop an ocean safety information sheet to be posted in each hotel room. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to ETT/PSM, CPH. |
ESPERO, GALUTERIA, Riviere, Taniguchi, Wakai |
ETT/PSM, CPH |
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SB2225
Money Transmitters; Virtual Currency
RELATING TO VIRTUAL CURRENCY.
Amends the laws relating to money transmitters to include virtual currency as a money transmission. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to ETT, CPH. |
ESPERO |
ETT, CPH |
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SB2226
Executive Office on Early Learning; Teacher; Educational Assistant; Training Requirement
RELATING TO PRESCHOOL EDUCATOR TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
Requires specialized training in early childhood education for all teachers and educational assistants within the Executive Office on Early Learning Public Pre-Kindergarten Program. Effective January 1, 2020. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ESPERO, Kim |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2227
Lifeguard Services; Immunity from Liability
RELATING TO STATE AND COUNTY TORT LIABILITY.
Provides the State, counties, and county lifeguards immunity from liability against damages arising from the acts or omissions of lifeguards while performing emergency lifeguard services. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
HARIMOTO, KIM, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Baker, Ihara, L. Thielen |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB2228
Employees' Retirement System; Retirement Benefits; Felony Convictions; Forfeiture
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Authorizes a court to decree the forfeiture of all or any portion of the Employees' Retirement System benefits to which a member, former member, or retirant of state or county employment would otherwise have been entitled if the member, former member, or retirant is convicted of a felony that the court finds to be related to the employment of the member, former member, or retirant. Requires the employees' retirement system to comply with the court. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/JDC, WAM. |
HARIMOTO, KIM, RIVIERE, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Espero, Ihara, L. Thielen |
LBR/JDC, WAM |
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SB2229
Traffic Violations; Pickup Trucks; Passenger Restrictions
RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Prohibits an operator of any pickup truck from operating the vehicle with a passenger seated in the bed or load-carrying area of the vehicle unless an emergency exists that threatens the life of the passenger being transported in the bed or load-carrying area of the vehicle or the vehicle is being operated in parades, caravans, or exhibitions that are permitted by law. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE/JDC, WAM. |
HARIMOTO, ESPERO, INOUYE, KIM, Ihara |
TRE/JDC, WAM |
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SB2230
Conveyance Tax; Allocation of Taxes; Rental Housing Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Repeals the statutory cap on the disposition of conveyance taxes dedicated for deposit into the rental housing revolving fund for the financing of affordable rental housing development. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
HARIMOTO, ESPERO, Ihara, Inouye, K. Kahele, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman, L. Thielen |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2231
Financial Disclosure; Fines; Unpaid Board or Commission Members
RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
Exempts unpaid board or commission members whose financial disclosure statements are not public records from the daily late disclosure filing fee. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2232
Automatic Voter Registration
RELATING TO VOTING.
Establishes an automatic voter registration system in Hawaii by allowing all applicants for a driver's license, provisional license, instruction permit, or civil identification card to either clearly decline to register to vote or fill out the voter affidavit on their application at the time their application is processed. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to JDC/TRE, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
JDC/TRE, WAM |
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SB2233
Online Privacy; Employees; Applicants; Students; Prospective Students
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM EMPLOYEE AND STUDENT ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT.
Adopts uniform laws on protecting the online accounts of employees, unpaid interns, applicants, students, and prospective students from employers and educational institutions, respectively. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to HRE/JDC/CPH, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
HRE/JDC/CPH, WAM |
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SB2234
Vehicle Weight Tax; Americans with Disabilities Act
RELATING TO VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX.
Exempts vehicles modified to meet specific accessibility needs of persons under the Americans with Disabilities Act from the annual vehicle weight tax. Takes effect on 1/1/2019. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to TRE/HMS, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
TRE/HMS, WAM |
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SB2235
Condominiums; Common Elements; Limited Common Elements; Declaration; Bylaws; Association Documents
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Amends definitions for "common elements" and "limited common elements" under the State's condominium laws. Specifies that determinations of common elements and limited common elements under an original declaration supersede determinations of common elements and limited common elements under any restated declaration. Requires a vote or written consent of the owners, rather than resolution adopted by the board of directors, when restating the declaration and bylaws, except for determinations of common elements and limited common elements. Limits the board of directors to requiring the submission of one-time only affidavits, when condominium owners request certain association documents. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH |
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SB2236
Retirement Allowance Options; Beneficiaries
RELATING TO RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE OPTIONS.
Corrects inconsistent terminology in statutory provisions relating to beneficiaries of retirement benefits dying prior to the death of the retirant. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2237
Public Schools; Property; Title; Transfer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Requires the City and County of Honolulu to transfer to the Department of Land and Natural Resources all property upon which a public elementary or intermediate school is situated. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/PSM/WTL, WAM. |
KIDANI, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, WAKAI, Baker, S. Chang, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
EDU/PSM/WTL, WAM |
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SB2238
DOE; Public School Lands; Title
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Gives DOE authority to acquire, hold title to, and sell, assign, exchange, transfer, convey, lease, sublease, or otherwise dispose of or encumber public school lands. Makes conforming amendments. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/WTL, WAM. |
KIDANI, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, Baker, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2239
College Placement Examination Fees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COLLEGE PLACEMENT EXAMINATION FEES.
Appropriates funds for the payment of SAT or ACT standardized test examination fees for those public high school students who are in the eleventh or twelfth grade and are eligible for the free and reduced price lunch program. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIDANI, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, Baker, S. Chang, Galuteria, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2240
Vehicle; Certificate of Title; Ownership; Transfer; Death; Beneficiary
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Allows the owner of a vehicle, upon registration, to designate a beneficiary to whom ownership of the vehicle will be transferred upon the death of the owner. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to TRE/PSM, JDC. |
KIDANI, DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, Baker, S. Chang, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRE/PSM, JDC |
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SB2241
School Closure; Natural Disaster
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
Authorizes school principals to close a school due to a natural disaster, upon approval of the complex area superintendent. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIDANI, BAKER, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, S. Chang, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2242
Workforce Development Microgrant Program; Training; Students; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of a workforce development microgrant program to award grants to public high school students for costs associated with technical or workforce training related to certain industries. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/LBR, WAM. |
KIDANI, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, S. Chang, Harimoto, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU/LBR, WAM |
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SB2243
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Repair; Original Equipment Manufacturer Parts; Aftermarket Parts
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS.
Prohibits motor vehicle insurers from charging insureds an additional fee for repairs made with original equipment manufacturer parts if the vehicle manufacturer recommends original equipment manufacturer parts. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH. |
KIDANI, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, Baker, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
CPH |
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SB2244
Workers' Compensation; Opioid Therapy; Informed Consent; Prescription Limits
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires health care providers in the workers' compensation system who are authorized to prescribe opioids to adopt and maintain policies for informed consent to opioid therapy in circumstances that carry elevated risk of dependency. Establishes limits for concurrent opioid and benzodiazepine prescriptions. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, CPH. |
BAKER, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, TOKUDA, S. Chang, English, Espero, Galuteria, Nishihara, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
LBR, CPH |
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SB2245
Department of Transportation; GO Bonds; Lahaina Bypass Extension; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for design, plans, material, construction, and equipment for an extension of the Lahaina bypass road from north Keawe street to beyond Pu‘ukoli‘i road. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to TRE, WAM. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, Gabbard, Galuteria, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, Tokuda |
TRE, WAM |
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SB2246
Sunset Memorial Park; Repairs; Maintenance; Cemetery; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
RELATING TO CEMETERIES.
Limits liability for volunteers and certain entities that provide volunteers to maintain or repair cemetery grounds. Requires the director of commerce and consumer affairs, in consultation with the comptroller, to develop strategies for repair and maintenance of Sunset Memorial Park in Pearl City, Oahu. Requires report to Legislature. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
BAKER, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, NISHIHARA, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Espero, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Taniguchi |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2247
Opioid Antagonists; Prescriptions; Dispensing; Pharmacists
RELATING TO OPIOID ANTAGONISTS.
Authorizes pharmacists to prescribe and dispense an opioid antagonist to patients and to family members and caregivers of opioid patients without the need for a written, approved collaborative agreement. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH. |
BAKER, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, IHARA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA, S. Chang |
CPH |
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SB2248
Cannabis; Medical Use; Dispensaries; Transportation; Protections; Prohibitions; DOH; DOT; HPHA; Rules; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Authorizes the recognition of persons from other states or countries as qualifying patients for medical cannabis use in this State. Prohibits the discharge of an employee solely for being a qualifying patient or testing positive for cannabis use. Adds substance use disorder to the medical conditions that may qualify a patient to use medical cannabis. Authorizes a qualifying patient or primary caregiver to transport cannabis between islands of the State. Prohibits utilization of a portable volatilization device to medically use cannabis. Authorizes utilization of a stationary volatilization device to medically use cannabis. Authorizes laboratories other than certified laboratories to test cannabis or cannabis products. Authorizes the manufacture and distribution of cannabinoid suppositories as manufactured medical cannabis products. Includes cannabis as a prescription drug that an employer may be required to furnish to an injured employee as workers' compensation. Provides that a qualifying patient shall not be prohibited from using medical cannabis, in a way other than smoking, in a place of public accommodation. Requires public education and collaboration regarding public safety concerns and related training of law enforcement agencies. Appropriates funds. Requires the Department of Health and the Department of Transportation to review and, as necessary, adopt various rules. Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to provide guidance regarding federal regulations pertaining to medical use of cannabis on federally subsidized housing properties. Establishes a working group. Authorizes an adult to apply by mail for the issuance or renewal of a civil identification card. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/JDC/LBR, WAM. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/JDC/LBR, WAM |
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SB2249
Elections; Presidential Preference Primary; Office of Elections; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the chief election officer to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of implementing a presidential preference primary in Hawaii in lieu of a party caucus and make recommendations for the implementation of a presidential preference primary. Makes an appropriation to the office of elections for the chief election officer to conduct the presidential preference primary feasibility study. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
S. CHANG (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2250
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Promise Program; Scholarships
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Codifies the Hawaii promise program into law to provide scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students beginning with the 2019-2020 school year. Expands the Hawaii promise program to qualified students enrolled at any University of Hawaii campus in addition to qualified students enrolled at any University of Hawaii community college campus. Establishes a special fund to maintain the Hawaii promise program. Directs all revenues collected from resident and nonresident tuition fees to be deposited into the special fund beginning with the 2018-2019 school year. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
S. CHANG (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2251
GMOs; Genetically Modified Food Labeling; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD.
Beginning on 7/1/2019, requires food retailers to label genetically modified food imported to Hawaii to be labelled as being genetically modified or containing genetically modified organisms or ingredients. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to AEN/CPH, WAM. |
S. CHANG (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/CPH, WAM |
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SB2252
Native Plants; Reforestation; Tax Credit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE PLANTS.
Creates a tax credit for taxpayers who engage in reforestation using native plants. Appropriates funds for reforestation using native plants on state and county lands. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
S. CHANG (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB2253
Public Employment; Temporary Hires; Benefits; Exclusion
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Excludes employees in temporary state positions for terms of 89 days or less from state benefits. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
S. CHANG (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2254
High Street; Maui; Martin Luther King Jr. Street
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Renames High Street in Wailuku, Maui, to Martin Luther King Jr. Street. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE |
JDC |
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SB2255
Central Maui Transit Hub; Department of Transportation; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CENTRAL MAUI TRANSIT HUB.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the planning, design, and construction of the central Maui transit hub. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to TRE, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, INOUYE |
TRE, WAM |
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SB2256
Motor Vehicles; Highway Beautification
RELATING TO HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION.
Makes the motor vehicle registration fee for U-drive motor vehicles consistent with the fee for all other motor vehicles. Makes any county ordinance that increases a motor vehicle registration fee applicable to U-drive vehicles. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to TRE, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, INOUYE |
TRE, WAM |
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SB2257
Department of Taxation; Revenue Estimates; Public Disclosure
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires that revenue estimates provided by DOTAX to the legislature or to any executive or administrative office be accompanied by a description of the methodology used and assumptions made in providing the estimate. Requires that the estimate and description be open to public disclosure. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, K. RHOADS, English, Gabbard, Kim |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2258
Licensing; Audiologists; Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters
RELATING TO LICENSING.
Clarifies that the licensing requirements for hearing aid dealers and fitters shall not apply to audiologists licensed pursuant to chapter 468E, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz |
CPH |
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SB2259
Security Freezes; Credit Reports; Credit Reporting Agencies; Consumers; Notice
RELATING TO SECURITY FREEZES.
Requires Hawaii consumers, who are required to receive a summary of rights under section 609 of the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, to also receive a notice of their rights under Hawaii law to obtain a security freeze on their credit reports. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2260
Veterinary Medicine; Prescriptions; Copies
RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE.
Requires veterinarians, upon request of the owner of an animal, to make available a copy of any prescription that the veterinarian has previously prescribed the animal free of charge. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH |
CPH |
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SB2261
Public Education Funding; General Excise Tax; Special Fund
RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Establishes the education special fund and allocates twenty-five per cent of the general excise tax revenue to be deposited into the education special fund to fund public education. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIM, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2262
Capital Improvement Projects; Third Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the third senatorial district. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WAM. |
GREEN |
WAM |
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SB2263
Speech Pathologists; Provisional License
RELATING TO SPEECH PATHOLOGY.
Establishes a provisional license for speech pathologists. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
GREEN, Espero, Galuteria, Shimabukuro |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2264
Health; Food; Safe Food Handling Instruction
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires all employees who handle food while employed by a food establishment to complete instruction furnished by the department of health on safe food handling. Specifies contents of required instruction. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH. |
GREEN, Espero, Galuteria, Shimabukuro |
CPH |
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SB2265
Firearms; Registration; Renewal; Modification; Restriction
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires firearm registrations to be renewed every five years. Restricts possession, transfer, and acquisition of bump stocks, gat cranks, lighter trigger-pull mechanisms, flash suppressors, and overheat reduction modifications. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
GREEN, Espero, Galuteria, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2266
Long-term Care Facilities; Hospitals; Transfer
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
Requires long-term care facilities to continue providing care for individuals after they receive acute medical care from a hospital. Requires a long-term care facility that provides care to an individual who leaves the facility to receive acute medical services at a hospital to readmit and continue providing care for the individual. Requires an individual who is receiving care in a hospital and is recommended by the hospital for transfer to a licensed long-term care facility for continued care to transfer to only that long-term care facility recommended by the hospital. |
(S)
1/23/2018- The committee(s) on HMS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-26-18 2:45PM in conference room 016. |
GREEN, GALUTERIA, Espero, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
HMS, CPH |
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SB2267
Kona Community Hospital; Cardiac Care; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Appropriates funds to improve the health care services related to cardiac care at Kona community hospital, including the construction of a hybrid catheterization lab and operating room and funding of cardiology staff positions to alleviate the lack of care. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
GREEN, RUDERMAN, Espero, Galuteria, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2268
Terminally Ill Patients; Investigational Drugs, Biological Products, or Devices; Access
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
Beginning January 1, 2019, allows manufacturers of investigational drugs, biological products, or devices to make available such drugs, products, or devices to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
GREEN, GABBARD, RUDERMAN, WAKAI, S. Chang, Galuteria |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2269
Prescription Medication; Med-QUEST; Medicaid; Buprenorphine; Opioid Dependency; Treatment; Coverage
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.
Requires prescription drug coverage provided under the State's medicaid managed care and fee-for-service programs to include prescription drug coverage for buprenorphine, when used in the treatment of opioid dependency. Requires prescriptions for buprenorphine to be offered without copayments and without the need for prior authorization. |
(S)
1/23/2018- The committee(s) on HMS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-26-18 2:45PM in conference room 016. |
GREEN, GABBARD, S. Chang, Galuteria, Ihara, Ruderman, Wakai |
HMS, CPH |
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SB2270
Prescription Medications; Opioid Dependency; Treatment; Naloxone; Copayments; Coinsurance
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS.
Exempts prescriptions for opioid dependency treatment medications from any copayment or coinsurance provisions that may apply in a policy, plan, contract, or agreement that offers prescription drug coverage. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
GREEN, GABBARD, Galuteria, Ihara, Ruderman, Wakai |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2271
Opioid Antagonists; Pharmacists; Standing Order
RELATING TO OPIOID ANTAGONISTS.
Authorizes a registered pharmacist to dispense an opioid antagonist pursuant to a standing order without any other prescription. Requires the standing order to limit the dispensing of an opioid antagonist to certain individuals or a harm reduction organization. Establishes that the practice of pharmacy includes the dispensing of an opioid antagonist pursuant to a standing order. Requires the board of pharmacy to identify the pharmacists who are authorized to dispense an opioid antagonist and annually review the dispensing practices of pharmacists who dispense the opioid antagonist pursuant to a standing order. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH. |
GREEN, GABBARD, S. Chang, Galuteria, Ihara, Ruderman, Wakai |
CPH |
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SB2272
Department of Health; Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the department of health for substance abuse prevention and treatment services including reimbursement to pharmacies that dispense naxolone. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
GREEN, GABBARD, S. Chang, Galuteria, Ihara, Ruderman, Wakai |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2273
Family Court; Minors; Foster Custody; Tort Action
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Requires certain persons to immediately report a potential tort claim to the family court when that person has reason to believe that a child in foster custody has suffered an injury that may arise to a tort claim. Establishes procedures for the family court to allow a child in foster custody who has suffered an injury to seek outside legal representation for a claim of damages as a result of a tort. |
(S)
1/23/2018- The committee(s) on HMS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-26-18 2:45PM in conference room 016. |
GREEN, S. Chang, Gabbard, Ruderman, Wakai |
HMS, JDC |
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SB2274
Home Schooling; Child Abuse; Child Welfare Services; Family Court Approval
RELATING TO HOME SCHOOLING.
Establishes requirements for approval of a notice of intent to home school. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/HMS, JDC. |
GREEN, S. Chang, K. Rhoads, Wakai |
EDU/HMS, JDC |
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SB2275
Mandatory Reporting; Labor Trafficking; Sex Trafficking; Examinations
RELATING TO MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Requires certain health care professionals, health care employees, social workers, and law enforcement employees or officers to report suspected cases of labor trafficking or sex trafficking. |
(S)
1/23/2018- The committee(s) on HMS/CPH/PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 01-31-18 2:50PM in conference room 016. |
GREEN, HARIMOTO, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Gabbard, Wakai |
HMS/CPH/PSM, JDC |
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SB2276
Child Welfare Services; Caseworker; Pilot Program; Hawaii County; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for DHS to establish a five-year pilot program in the east Hawaii child welfare services section in Hawaii county that limits the number of children per child welfare services caseworker to no more than twenty. Appropriates funds for additional case managers and support staff for the pilot program. |
(S)
1/23/2018- The committee(s) on HMS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-26-18 2:45PM in conference room 016. |
GREEN, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Gabbard, Wakai |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2277
Income Taxes; Credit for Loss on Sale of Home; Cash Discount; Short Sale
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Allows an income tax credit on sales of principal residences that are less than the home's original purchase price, limited by the taxpayer's income, up to an annual statewide cap of $2,000,000. Allows for a taxpayer to elect to take a discounted amount as a cash refund. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
S. CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2278
Teacher Home Assistance Program; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
Establishes the teacher home assistance program to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide housing vouchers to full-time teachers employed by the department of education, including teachers at public charter schools, who teach in a hard-to-fill school, as determined by the department of education, and whose household income does not exceed eighty per cent of the area median income. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM. |
S. CHANG, Galuteria |
HOU/EDU, WAM |
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SB2279
Owner-builder's Compliance; Labor Rules; Proof of Compliance
RELATING TO THE OWNER-BUILDER EXEMPTION.
Requires that owner-builders provide proof of withholding of applicable taxes and that workers' compensation insurance were provided to those contracted to work on the exempt buildings and structures. Makes conforming amendments to section 444-9.1(c), HRS, relating to fines for violating the owner-builder exemption. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
S. CHANG, Galuteria, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
LBR/CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB2280
Illegal Vacation Rentals; Investigations; Department of the Attorney General; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ILLEGAL VACATION RENTALS.
Establishes the illegal vacation rental enforcement revolving fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the fund to be used by the counties in the course of investigations of persons operating illegal vacation rental units in violation of county ordinances, rules, and regulations. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to ETT/PSM/JDC, WAM. |
S. CHANG, Galuteria, Inouye, Kidani, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
ETT/PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB2281
Historic Preservation; Hawaii State; President Barack Obama; Markers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to place markers in the State to indicate significant sites in the life of President Barack Obama. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC/WTL, WAM. |
S. CHANG, INOUYE, Galuteria, K. Kahele, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
JDC/WTL, WAM |
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SB2282
Marketplace Provider; Marketplace Participant; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Collect
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires marketplace providers to collect general excise and use tax on taxable retail sales that the marketplace provider facilities for marketplace participants to customers after a certain threshold. Applies to taxable years after December 31, 2016. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to ETT/CPH, WAM. |
S. CHANG, INOUYE, Galuteria, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
ETT/CPH, WAM |
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SB2283
Energy Efficiency; Solar Water Heater; Variance
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires applicants to provide further documentation for using a demand water heater device in lieu of a solar water heater or renewable energy technology system. Allows coordinator to exercise discretion in denying variance applications. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to TRE/HOU, WAM. |
S. CHANG, KIDANI, Galuteria, Inouye, Shimabukuro |
TRE/HOU, WAM |
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SB2284
Noncompete Agreements; Low Wage Workers
RELATING TO FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Prohibits noncompete agreements for low wage workers whose earnings do not exceed the greater of the hourly rate equal to the minimum wage required by applicable federal or state law or $15 per hour. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/CPH, JDC. |
K. RHOADS |
LBR/CPH, JDC |
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SB2285
Plastic Straws; Fine; Community Service
RELATING TO PLASTIC STRAWS.
Prohibits the distribution and selling of plastic straws. Establishes a fine and requires individual and business violators to pick up litter or perform community service. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to AEN, JDC/WAM. |
K. RHOADS |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2286
State Small Boat Harbors; Ala Wai Boat Harbor; Use Permits; Public Auction
RELATING TO STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
Requires all use permits at the Ala Wai boat harbor to be obtained at public auction. Requires that public notice of the public auction for a use permit at the Ala Wai boat harbor be given and include certain information. Requires all public auctions for use permits at the Ala Wai boat harbor to be conducted by the chairperson of the board of land and natural resources or an authorized employee of the department of land and natural resources under the direction of the board of land and natural resources without additional compensation. Takes effect on 8/1/2018. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
K. RHOADS |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2287
Real Property; Service of Summons; Nonresident
RELATING TO MANNER OF SERVICE.
Authorizes service on nonresident property owners for actions involving the property owned by the nonresident through a summons mailed to the mailing address on record with the real property tax office in the county in which the offending property is located. Effective 1/1/19. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
K. RHOADS |
JDC |
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SB2288
Fair Scheduling; Work Schedule; Notice; Employee; Employer
RELATING TO FAIR SCHEDULING.
Requires employers to provide employees with written notice of the employee's shift schedule at least ten calendar days before the employee is schedule to work, under certain conditions. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, CPH. |
K. RHOADS |
LBR, CPH |
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SB2289
Penal Code; Animals; Sexual Assault
RELATING TO ANIMAL SEXUAL ABUSE.
Establishes the offense of sexual assault of an animal. Provides for impoundment and forfeiture of a sexually assaulted animal. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
K. RHOADS, Gabbard, Riviere, Taniguchi |
JDC |
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SB2290
Federal Immigration Enforcement; Law Enforcement Agencies; United States Customs and Border Protection; United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits state law enforcement agencies from complying with federal immigration detainers or honoring requests for non-public information unless specifically required to do so by a warrant signed by a judge or provisions of federal, state, or local law. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
K. RHOADS, S. CHANG, Taniguchi |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2291
Minimum Wage; Tipped Employees; Adjusted Minimum Wage Rate
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Increases the minimum wage to $12.25 per hour in 2019 and $15 per hour in 2020. Repeals language allowing the hourly wage of a tipped employee to be increased on account of tips. Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to annually calculate the adjusted minimum wage rate to the nearest five cents using the Honolulu region CPI-W. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, S. CHANG |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2292
Voting by Mail; Voter Service Centers; Places of Deposit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Enacts voting by mail uniformly across all counties for all elections commencing in 2020. Establishes a limited number of voter service centers that would remain open from the tenth business day preceding an election through the day of the election to receive personal delivery of mail-in ballots, accommodate voters with special needs, offer same day registration and voting, and provide other election services. Allows for additional places of deposit for personal delivery of mail-in ballots. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the election by mail program. Requires the office of elections to submit a report to the legislature prior to the convening of each regular session from 2019 through 2023, regarding the implementation of a vote by mail system. Takes effect on 1/1/2020. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC/PSM, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, Taniguchi |
JDC/PSM, WAM |
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SB2293
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Affordable Housing; Maui; Front Street Apartments; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Directs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, or the appropriate state entity, to initiate negotiations to keep the units of the Front street apartments on the island of Maui affordable or to acquire the Front street apartments property unless certain conditions are met. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Gabbard, Galuteria, Harimoto, Ihara, Nishihara, Ruderman |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2294
Midwives; Licensure; Appropriation; Interim Rules ($)
RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF MIDWIVES.
Establishes the criteria for licensure of midwives by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Provides for interim rules for continuing education requirements, standards of professional conduct, prescriptive authority, and penalties for violations. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2295
Pesticides; Licensing; Fees; Pesticide Use Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Increases the pesticide licensing fee and requires annual renewal of the license. Amends authorized uses for moneys in the pesticide use revolving fund. Requires memorandum of understanding between the department of agriculture and the University of Hawaii college of tropical agriculture and human resources regarding the expenditure of funds from the pesticide use revolving fund and a report to the legislature. Establishes an environmental toxicologist position within the department of agriculture and a pesticide extension specialist, through a contract with the department of agriculture, within the University of Hawaii college of tropical agriculture and human resources. Appropriates funds out of the pesticide use revolving fund for specific purposes. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. |
BAKER, NISHIHARA, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Galuteria, Inouye, Taniguchi |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB2296
Metropolitan Planning Organizations; Policy Boards; Membership
RELATING TO METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS.
Requires that membership of each metropolitan planning organization policy board include at least one member of the senate and one member of the house of representatives from that metropolitan planning area. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, IHARA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Gabbard, Kim, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
TRE/PSM, WAM |
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SB2297
Electrical Contractors; Licensing; Exemptions; High Voltage
RELATING TO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS.
Extends the sunset date of Act 65, SLH 2013, which provides a limited exemption to the licensing requirements for certain individuals in situations when an electric utility must retain qualified individuals to work with high voltage (six hundred volts or higher) who are not licensed in the State but are otherwise deemed qualified by the electric utility. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/TRE, CPH. |
BAKER, INOUYE, English, Galuteria, Nishihara |
LBR/TRE, CPH |
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SB2298
Registered Nurses; Doctors; Dentists; Dental Hygienists; Pharmacists; Psychologists; Preceptors; Tax Credits
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTOR TAX CREDITS.
Allows advanced practice registered nurses, physicians, dentists, and pharmacists to receive tax credits for acting as preceptors in volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotations provided to eligible students that enable the students to obtain an eligible healthcare professional degree or certificate. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
BAKER, INOUYE, English, Galuteria, Kim, Nishihara, K. Rhoads, Ruderman |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2299
Naturopathic Physicians; Testosterone; Naturopathic Formulary; Prescriptive Authority
RELATING TO NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE.
Authorizes a naturopathic physician to prescribe and administer testosterone that is consistent with naturopathic medical practice. Clarifies that narcotic drugs shall not be included within the naturopathic formulary. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/PSM, JDC. |
BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, Espero, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, Inouye, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, Tokuda |
CPH/PSM, JDC |
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SB2300
Boards and Commissions; Holdover Members; Qualifications
RELATING TO STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Clarifies that any member of a state board or commission, whose nomination for reappointment is withdrawn by the governor for cause prior to the senate's action to advise and consent or not advise and consent, shall be considered disqualified and ineligible to continue to serve as a holdover member beyond the member's most recent term of appointment. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to GVO/LBR. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, IHARA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, TOKUDA, Gabbard, Green |
GVO/LBR |
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SB2301
Rental Motor Vehicle Road Improvement Surcharge; Department of Transportation; State Highway Fund
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a rental motor vehicle surcharge dedicated to road improvements in the county in which the funds are generated. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE, WAM. |
BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, Kim, Shimabukuro |
TRE, WAM |
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SB2302
Keiki Caucus; Youth Services; Homelessness; Hawaii Youth Services Network; Grant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO YOUTH HOMELESSNESS.
Appropriates funds as a grant to the Hawaii Youth Services Network's transitional housing program, benefiting homeless youth, to bridge a temporary gap in federal funding. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, GREEN, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, RIVIERE |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2303
Keiki Caucus; Safe Places for Youth Pilot Program; At-Risk Youth; Coordinator Position; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO YOUTH.
Requires the Office of Youth Services to coordinate a two-year Safe Places for Youth Pilot Program in partnership with private organizations to coordinate a network that youth can access for safety and where youth can obtain advice, guidance, programs, and services. Establishes a Safe Places for Youth Pilot Program Coordinator position. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, GREEN, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, Riviere |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2304
Tobacco; Electronic Smoking Devices; Keiki Caucus
RELATING TO TOBACCO.
Prohibits the issuance of retail tobacco permits and sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices by businesses that are located within seven hundred fifty feet of a school, public park, or public housing complex. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, GREEN, HARIMOTO, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Riviere |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2305
Keiki Caucus; Incarcerated Parents; Pilot Visitation Centers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INCARCERATED PARENTS.
Requires the establishment of a pilot visitation center or centers for children of incarcerated parents in correctional facilities in the State and a plan for visitation centers at all state operated correctional facilities. Appropriates funds to the department of human services to work with other stakeholders to implement this Act. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HMS/PSM, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, Green, Kim, Riviere |
HMS/PSM, WAM |
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SB2306
Keiki Caucus; Homeowners Insurance; Child Care Providers
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Prohibits property insurers from refusing to issue, refusing to renew, or canceling a homeowners insurance policy based in whole upon an insured's or prospective insured's obtaining or maintaining liability insurance coverage as a condition of licensure, temporary permission, or registration with DHS to operate a child care facility. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/HMS. |
K. RHOADS, GREEN, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM |
CPH/HMS |
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SB2307
Keiki Caucus; Hawaii Farm to School Program; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM.
Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a farm to school program. Requires the farm to school coordinator in the department of agriculture to work in collaboration with the department of education on any farm to school program. Establishes two FTE farm to school staff positions within the department of education. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, GREEN, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, RIVIERE |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
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SB2308
Keiki Caucus; Erin's Law Task Force; Education; Sexual Abuse; Sex Trafficking; Prevention; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Creates and appropriates funds for Erin's Law Task Force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, and report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age appropriate curricula. Appropriation. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/JDC, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, Green, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Riviere |
EDU/JDC, WAM |
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SB2309
Earned Income Tax Credit; Refundable Tax Credit; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Changes the earned income tax credit from a nonrefundable tax credit to a refundable tax credit. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
HARIMOTO, INOUYE, Galuteria, Ihara, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Kim, L. Thielen |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2310
Department of Education; School Impact Fees; Repeal
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
Repeals chapter 302A, part VI, subpart B, HRS, and section 46 142.5, HRS, relating to school impact fees. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/HOU/PSM, WAM. |
HARIMOTO, ESPERO, Keith-Agaran |
EDU/HOU/PSM, WAM |
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SB2311
Department of Education; School Impact Fees; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Exempts housing developments reserved for persons or families with incomes up to eighty per cent of the area median income located near the Honolulu rail transit line from school impact fee requirements. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/HOU/PSM, WAM. |
HARIMOTO, ESPERO |
EDU/HOU/PSM, WAM |
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SB2312
Grants; Requirements
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Requires all organizations that may receive a grant from the State to be in compliance with all registration and annual reporting requirements of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and provide proof of a current and valid general excise tax license. Requires all nonprofit organizations that may receive a grant from the State to provide proof of a current and valid general excise tax license; register with the Department of the Attorney General as a charitable organization, if applicable; provide proof of the filing of Internal Revenue Service form 990, 990EZ, or 990-N; and be current on the payment of all real property taxes, if applicable. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
HARIMOTO, INOUYE, Galuteria, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Riviere, L. Thielen |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2313
Referendum; Proposed Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FOR REFERENDUM.
Proposes amendments to the state constitution to provide for referendum. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to JDC/GVO, WAM. |
HARIMOTO, GABBARD, Riviere, Ruderman |
JDC/GVO, WAM |
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SB2314
Rat Lungworm Disease; University of Hawaii at Hilo; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Hilo for research and other activities related to rat lungworm disease. Conditions release of the funds on the University submitting a report to the legislature listing the specific research and activities it plans to undertake. Requires the University, along with the Department of Health, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, and Joint Rat Lungworm Task Force, to create a statewide plan for the eradication and prevention of rat lungworm disease. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HRE/CPH/WTL/AEN/GVO, WAM. |
K. KAHELE, RUDERMAN, WAKAI, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HRE/CPH/WTL/AEN/GVO, WAM |
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SB2315
Department of the Attorney General; Hawaiian Shoreline Public Access Rights
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Creates a division within the Department of the Attorney General to provide legal advice regarding Hawaiian shoreline public access rights. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to JDC/HWN/WTL, WAM. |
K. KAHELE, DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, S. Chang, Wakai |
JDC/HWN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2316
Constitutional Amendment; University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, TO MODIFY THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Proposes an amendment to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution to modify the appointment process for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii. Repeals reference to the candidate advisory council for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HRE/JDC, WAM. |
K. KAHELE, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, S. Chang, Galuteria, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HRE/JDC, WAM |
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SB2317
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Exclusive Jurisdiction; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 6, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO REPEAL THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OVER THE INTERNAL STRUCTURE, MANAGEMENT, AND OPERATION OF THE UNIVERSITY.
Proposes an amendment to Constitution of the State of Hawaii to repeal the exclusive jurisdiction in the internal structure, management, and operation that the University of Hawaii's board of regents holds over the university. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HRE/JDC, WAM. |
K. KAHELE, DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, KIDANI, WAKAI, S. Chang, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HRE/JDC, WAM |
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SB2318
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Autonomy; Limitation
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Limits the autonomy of the board of regents of the University of Hawaii to that provided by law; effective upon ratification of an amendment to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HRE/JDC, WAM. |
K. KAHELE, DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, S. Chang, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HRE/JDC, WAM |
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SB2319
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Composition; Appointment; Candidate Advisory Council; Repeal
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS.
Amends the composition and term limit of the board of regents of the University of Hawaii. Reestablishes the governor's authority to nominate and, with the advice and consent of the senate, appoint the members of the board of regents of the University of Hawaii. Requires the governor to fill a vacancy on the board of regents within ninety days. Pursuant to a proposed constitutional amendment, abolishes the regents candidate advisory council for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii. Requires the governor to nominate new members to the board of regents by January 29, 2019, and for those new members who are appointed to begin serving terms on March 1, 2019. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HRE/JDC, WAM. |
K. KAHELE, DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, S. Chang, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HRE/JDC, WAM |
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SB2320
UH; Health Sciences; Native Hawaiians; Pacific Islanders; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN UNDERGRADUATE HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY.
Establishes an undergraduate health sciences academy to be administered by the University of Hawai‘i at West O‘ahu to increase recruitment and retention of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and first generation college students. Requires the University of Hawai‘i at West O‘ahu to submit a report to the legislature regarding educational outcomes. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HRE/HWN, WAM. |
K. KAHELE, SHIMABUKURO, S. Chang, Inouye, Kim, Wakai |
HRE/HWN, WAM |
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SB2321
Health; Quality Assurance Committees; Definition
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Amends the definition of "quality assurance committee" to include committees established by long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, home care agencies, hospices, and authorized state agencies. Allows for the creation of a quality assurance committee outside of a single health plan or hospital. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HMS/CPH. |
K. KAHELE, DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, S. Chang, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HMS/CPH |
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SB2322
Manslaughter; Statute of Limitations; Repeal
RELATING TO MANSLAUGHTER.
Repeals the statute of limitations for manslaughter where the death was not caused by the operation of a motor vehicle. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
K. KAHELE, INOUYE, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB2323
Education; Home Schooling; Notification of Intent to Home School; Child Abuse or Neglect; Background Check; Child Welfare Services
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes procedures for a parent or legal guardian to obtain authorization to home school a child. Requires the complex area superintendent or the complex area superintendent's authorized representative to request child welfare services to conduct a child abuse and neglect history inquiry and provide information to the department of education to conduct a background check before approving or denying a notification of intent to home school. Authorizes a parent or legal guardian to petition the family court if the notification of intent to home school is denied. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/HMS, JDC. |
K. KAHELE, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, KIDANI, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU/HMS, JDC |
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SB2324
Aftermarket Motorcycle Frames; Motor Vehicle Registration
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Expands the definition of "aftermarket motorcycle frame" to include a frame that was built as a hobby and retrofitted with certain features to be in compliance with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Requires a county director of finance to register a motorcycle with an aftermarket motorcycle frame that meets all registration requirements. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE/CPH, WAM. |
K. KAHELE, SHIMABUKURO, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Inouye, Kidani |
TRE/CPH, WAM |
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SB2325
Mauna Kea; Leases; Agencies; Audit
RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
Requires the auditor to conduct a forensic financial audit of leases, agencies, and other activities related to Mauna Kea. Report to the legislature. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HRE/WTL, WAM. |
K. KAHELE, INOUYE, KIDANI, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Shimabukuro |
HRE/WTL, WAM |
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SB2326
Towing; Ticket Issuing Machine
RELATING TO TOWING.
Prohibits a towing company from towing a vehicle that is parked in a parking stall that would otherwise require a person to pay for parking by means of a ticket issuing machine if the ticket issuing machine is inoperable. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE, JDC. |
K. KAHELE, INOUYE, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
TRE, JDC |
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SB2327
Insurance; Global Warming and Erosion; Mandatory Reserve Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes the global warming and erosion reserve branch within the insurance division of the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Beginning June 1, 2019, requires authorized property insurers that cover losses resulting from an environmental event, including global warming, erosion, or both, to establish a Hawaii mandatory global warming and erosion reserve, to fund the payment of claims associated with global warming and erosion in the State's shoreline areas. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN/WTL, CPH/WAM. |
K. KAHELE, S. CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI, Galuteria, Shimabukuro |
AEN/WTL, CPH/WAM |
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SB2328
University of Hawai‘i; Instructional Materials; Open Educational Resources
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I.
Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, requires all courses at all campuses within the University of Hawai‘i system that require the use of instructional materials to exclusively use instructional materials from the open educational resources at the University of Hawai‘i, under certain conditions. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
K. KAHELE, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Inouye, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2329
University of Hawaii; Tuition; Reduction; Cap; Median Household Income
RELATING TO TUITION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Caps increases in tuition for the University of Hawaii based on the change in the State's median household income. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
K. KAHELE, INOUYE, KIDANI, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Shimabukuro |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2330
Individuals with Severe Mental Illness; Homeless; Facility; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS.
Requires the department of human services, in consultation with the department of health, to establish a pilot project to operate a facility to provide shelter and mental health treatment for homeless individuals with severe mental illness who are subject to court-ordered involuntary hospitalization to a psychiatric facility. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HMS/HOU/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
L. THIELEN, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, KIM, K. RHOADS, K. Kahele |
HMS/HOU/CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB2331
Na Ala Hele; Hawaii Statewide Trail and Access System; Trail Maintenance and Improvement; Hiker Safety and Etiquette Education and Outreach; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRAILS.
Makes an appropriation to improve na ala hele, the Hawaii statewide trail and access program, by improving access to and maintaining state controlled recreational trails statewide and promoting hiker safety and hiker etiquette education and outreach. Beginning with the 2019-2020 fiscal year, requires funds necessary to improve na ala hele to be included in the base budget of the department of land and natural resources. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
L. THIELEN, S. CHANG, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, KIM, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Ihara, K. Kahele |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2332
General Excise Tax; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Groceries; Prescription Drugs; Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and prescription drugs. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM. |
L. THIELEN, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, KIM, Gabbard, Harimoto, Riviere, Ruderman |
CPH/HMS, WAM |
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SB2333
Retirement Savings Plan; Retirement Savings Board; Private Sector; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RETIREMENT SAVINGS.
Establishes a retirement savings board to administer the Hawaii retirement savings plan. Establishes the Hawaii retirement savings plan administrative fund. Requires the board to report to the legislature before establishment of the Hawaii retirement savings plan. Requires the board to annually report to the governor and legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
L. THIELEN, ENGLISH, KIM, RUDERMAN, Espero, Gabbard, Riviere |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2334
Disasters; Planning; Recovery; Climate Change
RELATING TO PLANNING.
Requires the State and counties to incorporate predictions of sea level rise and other climate change hazards and mitigation opportunities into applicable plans, strategies, and mapping. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to GVO/WTL/PSM, WAM. |
L. THIELEN, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, KIM, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Green, Ihara, K. Kahele |
GVO/WTL/PSM, WAM |
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SB2335
Tax Credit; Cesspool; Extension
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Extends the duration of an existing temporary tax credit for cesspool replacement from December 2020 to December 2025. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/AEN, WAM. |
L. THIELEN, ESPERO, GABBARD, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA, Baker, S. Chang, English, Kim |
CPH/AEN, WAM |
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SB2336
Water Protection; Disaster Preparedness; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY OF HAWAII'S WATER.
Requires DOH to study the protection of waters in the State. The study shall: (1) identify state statutes that rely on, or are applied in conjunction with, the federal Clean Water Act; (2) propose amendments to protect waters if the federal Clean Water Rule is amended; (3) identify waters that are at risk of pollution or contamination; and (4) recommend how the State can prepare for and address water pollution or contamination risks, including disasters. Appropriates moneys for the study. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/WTL/AEN, WAM. |
L. THIELEN, S. CHANG, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIM, RUDERMAN, Green, Riviere |
CPH/WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB2337
Disposal of Liquid or Solid Waste; Contracts; Payments
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Requires that all state and county agency contractors that dispose of liquid or solid waste to provide a receipt that the waste was received and disposed of at a licensed facility before full payment is made for those contractual services. Allows for partial payment to be made without a receipt and prior to any dumping of waste. Prohibits alteration or falsification of receipts. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to GVO/AEN/CPH, WAM. |
L. THIELEN, GABBARD, RIVIERE, Espero, Harimoto, Kim, Ruderman |
GVO/AEN/CPH, WAM |
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SB2338
Feral Bird or Pigeon Nuisance; Filth; Cleaning of Nuisance; Department of Health
RELATING TO NUISANCES.
Requires the department of health to examine into all feral bird and pigeon nuisance complaints and requires the department to order the owner to abate, destroy, remove, or prevent the nuisance and clean the filth resulting from a feral bird or pigeon nuisance. Defines "feral bird or pigeon nuisance". |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
L. THIELEN, INOUYE, S. Chang, Espero, Green, Harimoto, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kim, K. Rhoads, Riviere |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2339
Pharmacies; Prescription Drugs; Return for Disposal
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Requires every pharmacy to accept for disposal the return of any unused, remaining, or expired prescription drug that the pharmacy previously dispensed. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH. |
SHIMABUKURO, BAKER, ENGLISH, GREEN, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele |
CPH |
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SB2340
Health Insurance; Extended Coverage; Preexisting Conditions; Nondiscrimination
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Ensures certain benefits under the federal Affordable Care Act are preserved under Hawaii law, including: extending dependent coverage for adult children up to 26 years of age; prohibiting health insurance entities from imposing a preexisting condition exclusion; and prohibiting health insurance entities from using an individual's gender to determine premiums or contributions. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, GREEN, INOUYE, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Kidani |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2341
Health Insurance; Required Benefits; Covered Benefits; Reproductive Health Care; Medical Assistance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for a comprehensive category of reproductive health services, drugs, devices, products, and procedures. Requires the department of human services to establish and administer a program to reimburse the cost of medically appropriate services, drugs, devices, products, and procedures for individuals who can become pregnant and who would be eligible for medical assistance but for their citizenship status. Prohibits discrimination in the provision of reproductive health care services. Appropriates funds to the department of human services. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM. |
INOUYE, BAKER, S. CHANG, GREEN, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA, Dela Cruz, English, K. Kahele, Kidani |
HMS/CPH, WAM |
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SB2342
Insurance Coverage; Clinical Victim Support Services; Victims of Sexual Violence and Abuse
RELATING TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
Requires that health insurance policies include coverage for clinical victim support services for victims of sexual violence and abuse who suffer from mental disorders. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/HMS, JDC/WAM. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, ENGLISH, GREEN, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, L. THIELEN, K. Kahele |
CPH/HMS, JDC/WAM |
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SB2343
Abuse of Family or Household Members; Penalties; Degrees of Offense; Protective Orders; Enforcement; Family Court; Jurisdiction
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Amends the offense of abuse of family or household members to provide for felony, misdemeanor, and petty misdemeanor penalties. Expands the family court's jurisdiction over certain enumerated offenses committed against family or household members. Repeals the prohibition on deferred acceptance of guilty or no contest pleas in cases involving abuse of family or household members. Requires that no-contact and stay-away orders issued during the pendency of a criminal case or as a condition of probation be enforced regardless of whether the defendant signed a written acknowledgment of the order, provided that the defendant was informed on the record of the terms and conditions of the order in open court. Requires that no-contact and stay-away orders issued during the pendency of trial cases involving abuse of family or household members or certain enumerated offenses be automatically converted after the defendant's conviction to a new protective order that shall remain in effect for a fixed reasonable period as the court deems appropriate, unless the victim or witness requests otherwise. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
L. THIELEN, BAKER, GREEN, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2344
Automatic Restraining Orders; Annulment; Divorce; Separation
RELATING TO AUTOMATIC RESTRAINING ORDERS.
Automatically imposes a restraining order upon parties filing for annulment, divorce, or separation to preserve the financial assets of the parties and their dependents. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
INOUYE, BAKER, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Kidani, Riviere |
JDC |
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SB2345
Sexual Assault; Evidence; DNA Testing; Hawaii Sexual Assault Response Team; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Creates a Hawaii Sexual Assault Response Team to address the manner in which sexual assault evidence collection kits are processed and tracked, and to ensure that victims of sexual assault are informed of their rights under the law. Requires annual reports to the Attorney General on the status of sexual assault evidence collection kits and annual summary reports by the Attorney General to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/19. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
L. THIELEN, BAKER, GREEN, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Riviere |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2346
Address Confidentiality Program; Domestic Abuse; Sexual Offense; Stalking; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY.
Establishes the address confidentiality program to help survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and stalking to relocate and keep their addresses confidential. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
BAKER, GREEN, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, English, K. Kahele |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2347
County Police Departments; Police Officers; Citizen Complaints; Officer-involved Domestic Violence
RELATING TO POLICE DEPARTMENTS.
Clarifies that citizen complaints against a police officer alleging acts of domestic abuse against a family or household member on the part of the police officer shall not be required to be filed as a notarized or sworn written statement. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, INOUYE, L. THIELEN, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Kim, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2348
Violation of Privacy; Revenge Pornography
RELATING TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY.
Establishes threatening to violate privacy as a misdemeanor offense. Expands the offense of violation of privacy in the first degree to specifically include disclosure of revenge pornography. Establishes violation of privacy of a minor, including disclosure of revenge pornography, as a felony offense. Requires that recordings that violate privacy be sealed by the court and be made confidential. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KIM, BAKER, GREEN, INOUYE, KIDANI, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
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SB2349
Domestic Violence; Law Enforcement; Emergency Medical Services; Personnel; Federal Funds; Emergency Medical Services Special Fund
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Provides that funds received from the federal government for the purpose of addressing domestic violence and moneys from the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund shall not be distributed to a law enforcement agency or emergency medical services agency whose policies, procedures, and training for personnel and supervisors do not formally require lethality assessments and safety planning with victims of domestic violence. Takes effect 7/1/2020. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
KIDANI, BAKER, GREEN, INOUYE, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, English, K. Kahele, Kim, Shimabukuro |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB2350
Family Leave; Insurance; Private; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Establishes a family leave insurance program, which requires employees and employers to make contributions into an insurance fund to be used to provide employees with family leave insurance benefits in order to care for a designated person. Appropriates funds to implement the program. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
BAKER, DELA CRUZ, GREEN, INOUYE, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, English, K. Kahele |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2351
Employment; Job Applicants; Salary History; Gender Discrimination; Wage Secrecy
RELATING TO EQUAL PAY.
Prohibits prospective employers from requesting or considering a job applicant's wage or salary history as part of an employment application process or compensation offer. Prohibits enforced wage secrecy and retaliation or discrimination against employees who disclose, discuss, or inquire about their own or coworkers' wages. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/JDC, WAM. |
KIM, BAKER, GREEN, INOUYE, KIDANI, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, English, K. Kahele, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
LBR/JDC, WAM |
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SB2352
Children; Sex Trafficking; Prostitution; Commercial Exploitation
RELATING TO PROTECTION OF CHILDREN.
Amends various provisions of the HRS to increase protections for child victims of sex trafficking, prostitution, and commercial exploitation by increasing penalties for offenders and habitual offenders. Among other things, amends the offense of sex trafficking to impose criminal liability on a person who solicits a minor for prostitution and by imposing strict liability with respect to the age of the minor. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HMS/JDC, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, BAKER, GREEN, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, KIM, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Riviere |
HMS/JDC, WAM |
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SB2353
Education; Civil Rights; Discrimination; Sex; Sexual Orientation; Gender Identity; Gender Expression
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATION.
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation, in any state educational program or activity, or in any educational program or activity that receives state financial assistance. Takes effect 1/1/2019. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
KIDANI, BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, GREEN, INOUYE, KIM, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
EDU, JDC |
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SB2354
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology; Barbering; Cosmetology; Intimate Partner Violence; Training; Licensing
RELATING TO INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE.
Requires barber, beauty operator, and instructor licensees under the board of barbering and cosmetology to complete a one-time, three-hour training program on intimate partner violence awareness and education. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/LBR, JDC. |
BAKER |
CPH/LBR, JDC |
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SB2355
Temporary Restraining Orders; Domestic Abuse; Retaliation or Harassment; Expunged from Record
RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS.
Requires the court to expunge a domestic abuse temporary restraining order or petition for a domestic abuse temporary restraining order from the respondent's record when the temporary restraining order was sought fraudulently or for the purpose of retaliation or harassment. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
BAKER, INOUYE, KIM, K. RHOADS, Espero, Galuteria, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
JDC |
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SB2356
Rapid Occupational Training and Certification Program; Community College System; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Adds as a purpose of the University of Hawaii community college system the provision of occupational training and certification programs designed to rapidly qualify persons to fill new and hard-to-fill position classes of the State, counties, and private sector that require technical skills. Appropriates funds for the programs. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to HRE/LBR, WAM. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, ENGLISH, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, S. Chang, K. Rhoads, Shimabukuro |
HRE/LBR, WAM |
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SB2357
Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Accrued Pension Liability; Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Makes appropriations for the pre-payment of the accrued pension liability and other post-employment benefits liability of the State. Makes an appropriation to the emergency and budget reserve fund. States the intent that this Act is intended to comply with the mandate of Article VII, Section 6, of the Hawaii constitution regarding the disposition of excess general fund revenues. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
TOKUDA, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, S. Chang |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2358
Workers' Compensation; Prescription Drugs; Reimbursement
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION PRESCRIPTION DRUG REIMBURSEMENT.
Limits physician-dispensed prescription drugs in workers' compensation claims to the first 30 days from the work injury date. Lowers the reimbursement rates of prescription drugs in workers' compensation claims. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
TOKUDA, Baker, S. Chang, English, Gabbard, Ihara |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
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SB2359
Employment; Paid Sick Leave; Minimum Wage Workers
RELATING TO LABOR.
Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or needs medical care. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, Gabbard, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
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SB2360
Collective Bargaining; Employee Payroll Deductions
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires collective bargaining public employees to provide written notification to the employee's exclusive representative to discontinue the employee's payroll assignments within a certain time period. Requires the employee's exclusive representative to provide a copy of the notification to the employer within seven business days of receipt from the employee. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
TOKUDA, S. CHANG, KIDANI, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2361
Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (14); Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2017-2019 for collective bargaining cost items, salary increases, and other cost adjustments for public employees in collective bargaining unit (14) and for their excluded counterparts. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
TOKUDA |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2362
Employment; Impaired Individuals; Minimum Wage
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Repeals exemption authorizing compensation of impaired individuals at less than minimum wage. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, KEITH-AGARAN, Ihara |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
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SB2363
Job Training; Supervisory Experience; Shadow; Retirement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO JOB TRAINING.
Establishes a pilot program where candidates for promotion to supervisor or professional positions can shadow supervisors and professionals and receive supervisory and leadership training. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to GVO/LBR, WAM. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, ENGLISH, GABBARD, Ihara |
GVO/LBR, WAM |
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SB2364
Workers' Compensation; Compensable Claims; Employer Payment
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Prohibits employer disputes of workers' compensation claims without reasonable cause or while the claim is pending investigation. Establishes negotiation, notice, and review procedures for disputed claims. Establishes penalty for failure to negotiate in good faith. Permits service providers to charge interest on late bill payments. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/JDC, WAM. |
TOKUDA, Baker, English, Gabbard, Ihara, Taniguchi |
LBR/JDC, WAM |
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SB2365
Workers' Compensation; Medical Examination
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Allows employer and employee to mutually agree to an independent medical examiner or permanent impairment rating examiner. An out-of-state physician may conduct the examination upon approval by the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations (Director) or when an employee resides out-of-state. Without the parties' mutual agreement, the Director shall appoint the physician who shall be paid from funds appropriated by the Legislature. Defines "medical stability." |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, CPH. |
TOKUDA, ENGLISH, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Taniguchi |
LBR, CPH |
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SB2366
Collective Bargaining; Labor Relations Board; Delivery of Decisions and Orders; Notice Requirements
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires the Labor Relations Board to deliver its orders and decisions by hand, USPS mail using a delivery confirmation, or electronically. Extends the time to hold a hearing on a complaint from 40 to 90 days. Repeals the requirement for the State to pay for witness fees and to conduct an audit. Establishes a collective bargaining dispute resolution special fund. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
TOKUDA, Baker, English, Gabbard, Taniguchi |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2367
Hawaii Labor Relations Board; Occupational Safety and Health; Delivery of Decisions and Orders
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH.
Requires the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to deliver its decisions and orders by hand, USPS mail with delivery confirmation, or electronically. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, JDC. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, English, Gabbard, Ihara |
LBR, JDC |
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SB2368
Erin's Law; Education; Sexual Abuse Prevention; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to establish and implement a program to educate public school students on sexual abuse prevention through age appropriate curricula; provide relevant training to school teachers and staff; and inform parents about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires reports to the legislature on the status of implementation. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/LBR, WAM. |
TOKUDA, BAKER |
EDU/LBR, WAM |
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SB2369
Public Employment; Collective Bargaining
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Amends collective bargaining law to ensure that exclusive bargaining representatives retain the resources necessary to adequately represent public employees and remove economic incentive to free ride. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/JDC, WAM. |
TOKUDA, BAKER |
LBR/JDC, WAM |
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SB2370
Public Employees; Political Exemption; Collective Bargaining; Union Fees
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Broadens an employee's exemption from support of a bargaining unit's exclusive representative to include political objection. Permits the exclusive representative to require an employee, in lieu of union fees, to pay an equivalent amount to a non-profit charitable fund. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/JDC, WAM. |
TOKUDA, Baker, Ihara |
LBR/JDC, WAM |
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SB2371
Emergency Rules; Public Proceedings and Records
RELATING TO EMERGENCY RULES BY AGENCIES.
Authorizes agencies to adopt specified emergency rules to lessen disruptions to prior practices caused from changes to federal law, Hawaii legislation, or court decisions. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, Ihara |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2372
Hawaii Labor Relations Board; Emergency Rulemaking
RELATING TO THE HAWAII LABOR RELATIONS BOARD.
Requires the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to adopt emergency rules if the Board finds that Hawaii's collective bargaining in public employment law, or the application thereof, is inconsistent with any federal or state law and the adoption of an emergency rule is urgently needed. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, JDC. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, Ihara |
LBR, JDC |
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SB2373
Employment; Collective Bargaining; Scope of Negotiations
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Provides that negotiations over the implementation of management decisions affecting the terms and conditions of employment that are subject to collective bargaining are not precluded from collective bargaining negotiations. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
TOKUDA, Baker, Ihara |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2374
Community Paramedic Services; Pilot Program; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC SERVICES.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a three-year community paramedic services pilot program. Establishes reporting requirements. Repeals December 31, 2021. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/HRE, WAM. |
TOKUDA |
CPH/HRE, WAM |
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SB2375
Temporary Disability Insurance; Disability Certification; Submission of Wage and Employment Information; Hearings; Notice
RELATING TO TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE.
Permits advanced practice registered nurses to certify an employee's disability. Increases the penalty for employers who fails to submit timely wage and employment information. Permits filing of an appeal of a decision on temporary disability insurance at the various statewide offices of the department of labor and industrial relations. Allows the department to send notices of hearings electronically or via first-class mail. Permits notice of a hearing to be posted on the department's webpage, when notice cannot be delivered. Allows parties to a hearing to appear in person, by telephone, by other communication device. Takes effect 1/1/2019. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
TOKUDA |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
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SB2376
Contractors; Exemptions
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Raises the threshold under the contractor licensing law's handyman exemption from $1,000 to $5,000. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, CPH. |
TOKUDA, BAKER |
LBR, CPH |
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SB2377
Master Plan; Public Hearing; Land Use; Counties
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITIES.
Requires the counties to designate an agency to inform the public and hold a hearing when lands included in a community master plan are proposed for sale and intended to be used for a purpose other than as proposed in the master plan. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to HOU/PSM, CPH. |
KIDANI, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, Baker, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
HOU/PSM, CPH |
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SB2378
Firearms; Handgun; Pistol; Permit; Effective Period
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Changes the effective period for a permit to acquire a handgun or pistol from ten days to one year. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KIDANI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2379
Transfer of Land; Department of Education; Property; Title; Public Schools
RELATING THE TRANSFER OF LANDS.
Transfers certain public school lands from city and county of Honolulu and the department of land and natural resources, as applicable, to the department of education. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/WTL/PSM, WAM. |
KIDANI (Introduced by request of another party), S. Chang |
EDU/WTL/PSM, WAM |
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SB2380
Board of Education; Membership; Public School Teacher Representative
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Amends the Board of Education membership by inviting the exclusive representative for bargaining unit 5 (teachers and other personnel of the Department of Education) to appoint a nonvoting public school teacher representative to the Board. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/LBR, WAM. |
KIDANI, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
EDU/LBR, WAM |
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SB2381
School Closure; Natural Disasters
RELATING TO SCHOOL CLOSURES.
Allows school principals to close the school due to natural disaster without needing to consult the complex area superintendent if conditions are deemed unsafe for students and faculty. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIDANI, INOUYE, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2382
Department of Accounting and General Services; Vacant Department Facilities; Surveys and Reports; State Public Charter School Commission
RELATING TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct semi-annual surveys of all departments concerning any unused facilities that may be used by public charter schools and maintain an inventory of all such unused facilities. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide semi-annual reports on the inventory potentially useable unused department facilities to the state public charter school commission. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to GVO/EDU, WAM. |
KIDANI, S. CHANG, Harimoto, Wakai |
GVO/EDU, WAM |
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SB2383
National Certification Incentive Program; Teachers; School Psychologists; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Amends provisions of the national certification incentive program within the department of education to include school psychologists who have achieved national certification. Amends provisions related to eligible schools where teachers or school psychologists with national certification are eligible for the incentive program. Beginning with fiscal year 2018-2019, and each fiscal year thereafter, requires funding requests by charter schools for teacher incentive programs, bonuses, and other compensation beyond regular wages to be a separate line item in the general appropriations act and supplemental appropriations act. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIDANI, INOUYE, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2384
School Curriculum; Coding; Design Thinking; Department of Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to develop a comprehensive plan to integrate design thinking and coding in middle, intermediate, and high school curriculums. Requires the department of education to submit the plan to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2019. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIDANI, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Galuteria, Inouye, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2385
Department of Education Schools; School Lunch; Mandatory Recess Periods
RELATING TO SCHOOL RECESS.
Requires all schools where students are required to eat meals at school to establish a recess period of not less than fifteen minutes prior to the lunch period for all grade levels. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIDANI, S. Chang, Galuteria, Inouye, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2386
Schools; Lunchtime Period
RELATING TO SCHOOL LUNCHTIME.
Requires schools to provide a lunchtime period of at least thirty minutes in length. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIDANI, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2387
Hawaii Farm to School Program; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM.
Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a farm to school program. Requires the farm to school coordinator in the department of agriculture to work in collaboration with the department of education on any farm to school program. Establishes two FTE farm to school staff positions within the department of education. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
KIDANI, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, SHIMABUKURO, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Taniguchi |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
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SB2388
Auto-injectable Epinephrine; DOE; Schools
RELATING TO STUDENT HEALTH.
Allows schools to stock auto-injectable epinephrine. Authorizes designated school personnel to provide epinephrine to student for self-administration. Requires training to designated school personnel in the administration of insulin, glucagon, and auto-injectable epinephrine. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/CPH, WAM. |
KIDANI, BAKER, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
EDU/CPH, WAM |
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SB2389
Board of Education; Hawaii State Public System; Library; Lands; Title
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Gives the board of education authority to hold title to all lands acquired for the use of libraries. Makes conforming amendments. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/WTL, WAM. |
KIDANI, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2390
Procurement; Code of Ethics
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Establishes that the requirements of ethical public procurement and the procurement code of ethics established by the Procurement Policy Board apply to all parties to procurement contracts that are otherwise exempted from the procurement code. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KIDANI, HARIMOTO, WAKAI, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2391
Charter Schools; Governing Boards; Mandatory Training
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOL GOVERNING BOARDS.
Requires the governing boards of charter schools to attend annually mandatory training sessions that cover the topics of ethics, procurement, and fiduciary responsibilities. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU/GVO, JDC. |
KIDANI, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, WAKAI, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, English, Galuteria, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
EDU/GVO, JDC |
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SB2392
Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment; Electronic Registry System; Department of Health
RELATING TO PROVIDER ORDERS FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT.
Requires the department of health to establish an electronic registry system for the purpose of collecting a patient's provider order for life-sustaining treatment form and disseminating the information to an authorized user. Specifies certain requirements for the registry. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
KIDANI, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2393
Alternative Learning Centers; School Complex Areas; Department of Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to create a comprehensive plan to establish alternative learning centers in each school complex area in the State. Requires the department of education to submit the plan to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2019. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIDANI, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, S. Chang, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2394
Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity; Guilty but Mentally Ill; Criminal Defense; Department of Public Safety; Study
RELATING TO PENAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Establishes a verdict of guilty of the offense charged but mentally ill in criminal trials. Changes the defense of not guilty by reason of insanity to require the court to find that at the time of the conduct, the person lacked a particular state of mind that is required to establish an element of the offense charged as a result of physical or mental disease, disorder, or defect. Requires persons who are incarcerated as a result of a verdict of guilty of the offense charged but mentally ill to receive health care or mental health care appropriate to the person's diagnosis during the person's term of imprisonment. Requires the Department of Public Safety to conduct a study on the costs of providing care to incarcerated persons who have been found guilty of the offense charged but mentally ill. Effective July 1, 2020. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, S. Chang, Espero, Galuteria, Ihara, Kim |
PSM/CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB2395
Sex Trafficking Emergency Shelter; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A SEX TRAFFICKING EMERGENCY SHELTER.
Allows DHS to establish or contract with a victim service provider to operate and manage a sex trafficking emergency shelter. Provides for tax and fee exemptions. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HMS/JDC, WAM. |
GABBARD, BAKER, S. Chang, Green, Kim, K. Rhoads, Riviere |
HMS/JDC, WAM |
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SB2396
Agriculture Loan Revolving Fund; Water Infrastructure Special Fund; Department of Agriculture; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO LOAN PROGRAMS.
Sets a budget ceiling of $2,500,000 for the water infrastructure special fund. Appropriates funds for the agriculture loan revolving fund and water infrastructure special fund. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, GREEN, Baker, English, Galuteria, Harimoto, Riviere |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2397
Telecommuting Task Force; Department of Human Resources Development
RELATING TO TELECOMMUTING.
Establishes a temporary telecommuting task force to develop incentives and recommendations to encourage and expand telecommuting opportunities in the public and private sectors. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/ETT. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, Baker, S. Chang, Galuteria, Ihara, Nishihara |
LBR/ETT |
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SB2398
Department of Agriculture; SNAP; Farmers Markets; Matching Incentive Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to create a farmers' market dollar-for-dollar matching program for beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN/HMS, WAM. |
GABBARD, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, Baker, Green, K. Kahele |
AEN/HMS, WAM |
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SB2399
Invasive Species Authority; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.
Restructures the Hawaii invasive species council as the Hawaii invasive species authority, to be administratively attached to the department of agriculture, to coordinate implementation of the Hawaii interagency biosecurity plan and to improve coordination of the State's invasive species prevention, early detection, rapid response, control, enforcement, and outreach programs. Appropriates funds for the authority and relevant interagency invasive species projects. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN/GVO, WAM. |
GABBARD, ENGLISH, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Ihara |
AEN/GVO, WAM |
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SB2400
Conveyance Tax; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Disposition
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Removes the cap on the amount of conveyance taxes that may be paid into the rental housing revolving fund and increases the percentage of conveyance taxes collected that shall be paid into the rental housing revolving fund. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
ESPERO, GREEN, HARIMOTO, S. Chang |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2401
Homelessness; Housing; Rapid Rehousing; State Rental Assistance; Housing First; Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes the state rental assistance program or a pilot program to assist homeless families. Appropriates funds to the department of human services and the department of health to continue to administer programs for individuals or families who require assistance including Rapid Rehousing, Housing First, Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, and the Family Assessment Center on Oahu, and outreach. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii public housing authority for public housing improvements and renovations statewide and a pilot program to administer the state rental assistance program. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HOU/CPH/HMS, WAM. |
ESPERO, GREEN, HARIMOTO |
HOU/CPH/HMS, WAM |
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SB2402
Tax Credits; Low-income Housing Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Specifies that certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code related to at-risk rules and deductions and to passive activity loss do not apply with respect to claims for the state low-income housing tax credit. Takes effect on 1/1/2019. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
ESPERO, Harimoto |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2403
Home Inspectors; Licensure; Requirements; Board of Home Inspectors; Establishment
RELATING TO HOME INSPECTORS.
Requires licensure for home inspectors in the State. Establishes the board of home inspectors. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/HOU, WAM. |
ESPERO, Harimoto |
CPH/HOU, WAM |
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SB2404
Fire Safety; Building Codes; Counties; Fire Retardant Coatings
RELATING TO FIRE SAFETY.
Requires the interior finishes of any new dwelling unit and common area in buildings that are forty feet in height or greater to be covered with fire retardant coatings. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/HOU/GVO, CPH. |
ESPERO |
PSM/HOU/GVO, CPH |
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SB2405
Airports; Security; Police Powers; Legislative Approval; Director of Transportation
RELATING TO AIRPORTS.
Permits, rather than requires, the designation of police powers to the director of transportation; provided that any designation or delegation is subject to legislative approval. Removes the authority of the director to delegate police power to any officer, employee, agent, or representative of the department of transportation. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/GVO/TRE, WAM. |
ESPERO, HARIMOTO, Ihara, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
PSM/GVO/TRE, WAM |
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SB2406
Firearms; Bump Stocks; Restriction
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Restricts manufacture, possession, sale, transfer, and acquisition of bump stocks and gat cranks. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
ESPERO, Baker, S. Chang, Ihara, Nishihara, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2407
Medical Cannabis; Opioid Addiction; Substance Abuse
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Allows the use of medical cannabis to treat opioid addiction, substance abuse, and withdrawal symptoms resulting from the treatment of those conditions. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH. |
ESPERO, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Ihara |
CPH |
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SB2408
Liquor Commission Employees; Political Activities; Unlicensed Manufacturing or Selling of Liquor
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Deletes the requirements that a liquor commission employee notify the commission of intent to support, advocate, or aid in the election or defeat of any candidate for public office and take a leave of absence if the employee is a candidate for public office. Raises the monetary fine for manufacturing or selling liquor without a license. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
ESPERO, S. Chang, Kim |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB2409
Sunscreen; Cosmetics; Oxybenzone; Octinoxate; Sale; Prohibition
RELATING TO SUNSCREEN PRODUCTS.
Bans knowingly selling in the State sunscreen products containing oxybenzone or octinoxate, except for medically-licensed prescriptions. Takes effect on 1/1/2019. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WTL/AEN, CPH. |
ESPERO, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, GABBARD, GREEN, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Harimoto, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, K. Rhoads, Riviere, L. Thielen, Wakai |
WTL/AEN, CPH |
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SB2410
Board of Education; Lieutenant Governor; Appointment
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Amends the composition of the board of education by making the lieutenant governor an ex officio voting member. Requires the governor to nominate the lieutenant governor, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides for a third at-large member if the lieutenant governor fails to receive the advice and consent of the Senate. Allows any member of the Board of Education except the lieutenant governor to serve as the chairperson. Effective December 3, 2018. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ESPERO, GALUTERIA, S. Chang, Nishihara, K. Rhoads |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2411
Department of Education; Priority List; Cooling Projects
RELATING TO HEAT ABATEMENT.
Requires the Department of Education to establish and maintain a priority list of schools in need of classroom cooling. Allows schools on the priority list to apply for grants to fund energy-efficient classroom cooling projects. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ESPERO, KIM |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2412
UH; Community Colleges; Apprenticeships; Health Care; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO APPRENTICESHIPS.
Appropriates funds to continue and expand health care apprenticeship programs at UH community colleges. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HRE/CPH, WAM. |
ESPERO, GREEN, Harimoto, Nishihara |
HRE/CPH, WAM |
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SB2413
Long Distance Running Event; Age Requirement
RELATING TO LONG DISTANCE RUNNING EVENTS.
Prohibits long distance running event organizers from allowing minors to register unless the minors will be eighteen years or older on the scheduled date of the running event. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HMS/ETT, CPH. |
ESPERO, Wakai |
HMS/ETT, CPH |
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SB2414
Building Permit Agency; Best-Practices Grant Program; State Building Code Council; Counties; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEST PRACTICES FOR BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATION.
Establishes the building permit agency best-practices grant program with the Hawaii state building code council and the building permit agency best-practices grant program special fund. Appropriates funds for the building permit agency best-practices grant program. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM. |
ESPERO, GREEN |
PSM/GVO, WAM |
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SB2415
Conveyance Tax; Investment Property
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Raises the conveyance tax rates for residential investment properties with a value of at least $2,000,000. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
ESPERO, HARIMOTO, S. Chang, K. Kahele |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2416
Real Estate Conveyance Tax; Rate; Disposition
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Increases the rate of real estate conveyance tax for properties with a value of at least $2,000,000. Amends the calculation for the amount of conveyance taxes to be deposited into the rental housing revolving fund. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
ESPERO, HARIMOTO, S. Chang |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2417
Affordable Housing; Zoning, Planning, Construction, and Development Exemptions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Waives exaction requirements and zoning requirements for housing projects where all units are affordable to persons and families with household income at or below one hundred forty per cent of the area median income. Makes such projects also eligible for additional exemptions pursuant to section 201H-38, HRS. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HOU/PSM, WAM. |
ESPERO, GREEN |
HOU/PSM, WAM |
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SB2418
Low-income Housing Tax Credit
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Specifies that certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code related to at-risk rules and deductions and to passive activity losses do not apply with respect to claims from the state low-income housing tax credit. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WAM. |
ESPERO, Baker, Green, Harimoto, K. Kahele |
WAM |
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SB2419
Housing; Streamlined Housing Approval Process; Boundary Amendments; Land Use
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires boundary amendments to be adopted uniformly among the various housing development plans once an amendment is approved. Establishes a streamlined housing approval process to expedite the fulfillment of previously unmet housing production goals. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
ESPERO, GREEN |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2420
Low-Income Housing; General Excise Tax Credit
RELATING TO LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Allows the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit to be claimed against the general excise tax. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WAM. |
ESPERO, Green |
WAM |
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SB2421
Affordable Housing; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Conveyance Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for construction and infrastructure development projects to provide affordable housing units for middle class and low income residents. Allows moneys from the conveyance tax and the county surcharge on state tax to be used to repay the bonds. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
ESPERO, HARIMOTO, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2422
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Trespass; Warning; Signage
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Provides that certain areas within Hawaii Public Housing Authority housing projects are closed to the public and amends criminal trespass in the second degree to permit the prosecution of an unauthorized entry or a violation of a written prohibition to enter into the subject housing projects. Clarifies requirements for signage notifying trespassers of illegal entry. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HOU, JDC. |
ESPERO, HARIMOTO |
HOU, JDC |
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SB2423
Public Housing; State Low-income Housing; Elder or Elderly Housing; Expansion of Smoking Prohibition
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Expands and clarifies the no smoking radius around public housing projects, elder or elderly housing, and state low-income housing projects to twenty-five feet from each individual and each administrative office building of the public housing project, state low-income housing project, and elder or elderly housing under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. |
(S)
1/23/2018- The committee(s) on HOU/HMS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-26-18 3:30PM in conference room 016. |
ESPERO, HARIMOTO |
HOU/HMS, JDC |
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SB2424
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Micro Housing; Tiny Homes; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING FOR NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
Authorizes the construction and use of micro housing units on Hawaiian home lands managed by DHHL, notwithstanding zoning laws, permit provisions, and building codes. Authorizes the use of the Hawaiian home loan fund and Hawaiian home general fund for assistance in purchasing or renting micro housing units for use on Hawaiian home lands managed by DHHL and leased to beneficiaries. Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation for construction of micro housing units, subject to certain conditions, and to build general organizational capacity of native Hawaiian-controlled nonprofit housing developers. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to HWN/HOU, WAM. |
ESPERO, Harimoto, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
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SB2425
Public Lands; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Exclusion
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Excludes from the definition of "public lands" lands to which the Hawaii public housing authority in its corporate capacity holds title. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WTL/HOU, WAM. |
ESPERO, HARIMOTO |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
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SB2426
Corrections Population Management Commission; PSD
RELATING TO THE CORRECTIONS POPULATION MANAGEMENT COMMISSION.
Requires the Corrections Population Management Commission to meet at least once per quarter. Expands the commission membership to include a substance abuse or mental health expert and an advocate for incarcerated individuals. Requires the Department of Public Safety to provide commission members with access to internal information and the authority to conduct spot checks on correctional centers and facilities. Requires the commission's annual report to include a summary of the commission's decisions and data and status updates for commission recommendations. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/JDC. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, WAKAI, Espero |
PSM/JDC |
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SB2427
Law Enforcement; Working Group; Misconduct; Termination
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Creates a temporary law enforcement working group to make recommendations to the legislature on establishing professional recruitment, hiring, and training standards for all state law enforcement officers who carry firearms and badges and who have arrest authority. Prohibits a law enforcement officer who has been terminated for misconduct by a state or county department, agency, or office in the capacity of law enforcement from being hired by another state or county law enforcement department, agency, or office. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
NISHIHARA, ESPERO |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2428
Law Enforcement; Background Checks; Prior Employment
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits the hiring of a state or county law enforcement officer if the candidate's previous position as a law enforcement officer was terminated while the officer was in poor employment standing. Requires background checks for prospective police officers. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/LBR, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, ESPERO, K. RHOADS, WAKAI, L. Thielen |
PSM/LBR, WAM |
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SB2429
Guards; Background Checks; Prior Employment
RELATING TO GUARDS.
Prohibits a security guard from possessing a firearm in the course of employment if the guard was discharged from employment as a law enforcement officer due to poor employment standing. Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to make appropriate disclosures. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/LBR, CPH. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, ESPERO, K. RHOADS, WAKAI |
PSM/LBR, CPH |
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SB2430
Cargo Inspections; Pilot Program; Fireworks; Explosives ($)
RELATING TO CARGO INSPECTIONS.
Permits the establishment of a pilot program to use dogs to inspect incoming cargo for illegal fireworks and explosives, after the cargo has been transported from the harbors. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/TRE, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, ESPERO, K. RHOADS, TANIGUCHI, L. Thielen, Wakai |
PSM/TRE, WAM |
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SB2431
Forensic Mental Health; Qualified Examiners
RELATING TO QUALIFIED EXAMINERS.
Allows a court to choose from 1 to 3 qualified examiners in felony cases in which a defendant's fitness to proceed is in doubt. Requires that at least 1 of the examiners is a psychiatrist or licensed psychologist. Removes the requirement that 1 of the 3 examiners shall be a psychiatrist or licensed psychologist designated by the director of health. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to JDC/CPH. |
NISHIHARA, Baker, Espero, Wakai |
JDC/CPH |
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SB2432
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Personal Injury Protection Benefits; Military
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Changes personal injury protection benefits under the motor vehicle insurance law from a required coverage to a required optional coverage for active duty military personnel stationed in the State. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/TRE, CPH. |
NISHIHARA, K. KAHELE, Espero, Wakai |
PSM/TRE, CPH |
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SB2433
Wagering Winnings; Tax Exemption; Waiver Program
RELATING TO TAX RELIEF.
Establishes a waiver program to exempt from income taxation gambling winnings legally acquired outside of the State during a consecutive 5-day period. Effective 01/01/19. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WAM. |
NISHIHARA, ESPERO, Wakai |
WAM |
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SB2434
Kunoa Cattle Company; Capital Improvement Programs; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO KUNOA CATTLE COMPANY, LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Kunoa Cattle Company, LLC, to fund the construction of a multi-species livestock farm, expansion of the slaughter and processing infrastructure, development of distribution assets and agritourism services, and expanding renewable energy assets. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, Espero |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2435
Feral Cats; Sterilization; DOH; Animal Rescue Group
RELATING TO FERAL CATS.
Requires the Department of Health to contract with a nonprofit animal rescue group to oversee caretakers of feral cats. Exempts registered caretakers of feral cats from state laws and county ordinances relating to the feeding and confinement of cats. Establishes a trap-sterilize-return process. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
NISHIHARA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2436
Firearms; Ammunition; Disqualification; Voluntary Surrender
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Shortens the time period for voluntary surrender of firearms and ammunition upon disqualification from ownership, possession, or control from 30 days to an unspecified number of hours. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, K. RHOADS, Espero, L. Thielen, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2437
Electric Vehicles; Tax Credit; State Vehicles
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Establishes an electric vehicle tax credit. Requires that all vehicles used by agencies of the State be electric vehicles by 2030. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to GVO/TRE, WAM. |
GREEN, HARIMOTO, Galuteria, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVO/TRE, WAM |
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SB2438
Healthy Aging Partnership Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for the Healthy Aging Partnership Program to further the program's important role in improving the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna. |
(S)
1/23/2018- The committee(s) on HMS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-26-18 2:45PM in conference room 016. |
GREEN, Galuteria, Harimoto, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2439
Environmental Protection; Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Penalties
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Establishes pesticide buffer zones for sensitive areas beginning on July 1, 2020. Establishes penalties for violations. Requires the Department of Agriculture, based on input from the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, to adopt rules that determine amounts, distances, and wind speeds relating to pesticide buffer zones, within 18 months of the effective date. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to AEN/EDU/CPH, WAM. |
GREEN, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, Galuteria |
AEN/EDU/CPH, WAM |
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SB2440
Counties; Affordable Housing Units; Mandate
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires each county to establish a goal of increasing the number of affordable housing units by a certain amount each year. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/HOU, WAM. |
GREEN, GALUTERIA, RUDERMAN, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
PSM/HOU, WAM |
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SB2441
Traffic Reduction Plan; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a traffic reduction plan to reduce traffic congestion across the State by 2025. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to TRE, WAM. |
GREEN, RUDERMAN, Galuteria, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRE, WAM |
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SB2442
Real Estate Transactions; Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Requires that mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions include identification of residential real properties lying within a sea level rise exposure area. Takes effect on 11/01/2018. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to CPH. |
RIVIERE, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GABBARD, HARIMOTO, RUDERMAN, Galuteria, Ihara |
CPH |
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SB2443
Child Abuse; Investigation Unit; Expedited Criminal Proceedings
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child victim or witness must endure the stress of the child's involvement in the proceedings. Establishes in the department of the attorney general a child abuse investigation unit. Allows the department of the attorney general to intervene in adjudications in family court. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to JDC/HMS, WAM. |
RIVIERE, ESPERO, GABBARD, GREEN, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA, WAKAI, Baker, S. Chang, Galuteria, Harimoto, Ihara, Kim, Shimabukuro |
JDC/HMS, WAM |
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SB2444
Income Tax Deduction; Section 8; Housing Choice Voucher Program; Landlords
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Allows taxpayers a twenty-five per cent income tax deduction for amounts received as rent from recipients of the housing choice voucher program. |
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1/22/2018- Referred to WAM. |
RIVIERE, GREEN, S. Chang, English, Espero, Gabbard, Galuteria, Harimoto, Ihara, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
WAM |
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SB2445
Penal Code; Theft; Possessing Recently Stolen Property
RELATING TO THEFT.
Establishes that possession of recently stolen property, with no satisfactory explanation, is prima facie evidence of knowledge that the property has been stolen. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
RIVIERE, GABBARD, GREEN, S. Chang, Espero, Galuteria, Harimoto, Ihara, Ruderman, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB2446
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Visitor Arrivals; Natural Resources; Infrastructure
RELATING TO VISITOR IMPACTS.
Requires that a percentage of the Hawaii tourism authority's budget be transferred to the department of land and natural resources and the counties if the number of visitor arrivals in the State exceeds ten million, or if the number of visitor arrivals in any county exceeds 6.5 million. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to ETT/WTL/PSM, WAM. |
RIVIERE, ESPERO, GABBARD, K. RHOADS, TOKUDA, WAKAI, S. Chang, Galuteria, Ihara, Ruderman, L. Thielen |
ETT/WTL/PSM, WAM |
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SB2447
Environmental Courts; Original Jurisdiction; Parking Violations; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL COURTS.
Exempts all proceedings relating to parking violations under certain administrative rules from the exclusive, original jurisdiction of the environmental courts. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
RIVIERE, ESPERO, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Galuteria, Harimoto, L. Thielen, Tokuda, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2448
Dental Licensure; Examination; Nationally Recognized Examination; Qualifications
RELATING TO DENTAL LICENSURE.
Expands the required qualifications that applicants may fulfill as part of the requirements for dental licensure to include passage of any other nationally recognized clinical dental examination recommended by the American Dental Association and dental licensure in another state; provided that the applicant meets specific qualifications. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/GVO. |
RIVIERE, BAKER, ESPERO, S. Chang, Galuteria, Ruderman, Wakai |
CPH/GVO |
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SB2449
Preservation of Agricultural Lands; Subdivision
RELATING TO THE PRESERVATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND.
Requires that any subdivision of agricultural lands into more than five lots, any one of which is two acres or less, or any submission of agricultural lands to the department of commerce and consumer affairs for approval for a condominium or horizontal property regime, first be approved by the land use commission. Sets requirements under which the land use commission may approve such a subdivision. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to AEN/WTL/CPH, WAM. |
RIVIERE, GABBARD, IHARA, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Galuteria, Wakai |
AEN/WTL/CPH, WAM |
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SB2450
School Bus; Passing; Overtaking; State Highways; Penalty
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUSES.
Increases the fine to not more than $1,000 for passing or overtaking a school bus on a state highway while the bus is stopped and its visual signals are turned on. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
RIVIERE, ESPERO, GABBARD, HARIMOTO, K. KAHELE, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Galuteria, Ihara, Ruderman, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2451
Habitat Conservation Plans; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Staff Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
Appropriates funds for a state civil service position to effectively track and monitor funds and expenditures related to habitat conservation plans and perform other tasks to benefit the recovery of threatened and endangered species. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Baker, S. Chang, Galuteria, Ihara, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Taniguchi, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2452
Agricultural Buildings and Structures; Exemptions; Right to Enter; Counties
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.
Grants county agencies the implicit right to enter property to investigate agricultural buildings and structures for violations of and compliance with building code exemption qualifications. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/AEN, JDC. |
RIVIERE, GALUTERIA, S. Chang, Ihara, Nishihara, Taniguchi, Wakai |
PSM/AEN, JDC |
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SB2453
Vehicle Theft; Resisting an Order to Stop a Motor Vehicle; Penalties
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PENAL CODE.
Creates the offense of resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle under unauthorized control. Makes new offense a class B felony. Makes it a class B felony to exert unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
RUDERMAN, Baker, Gabbard, Harimoto, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, L. Thielen, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB2454
Cell Site Simulator Device; Data; Electronic Eavesdropping; Court Order
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC EAVESDROPPING.
Prohibits the State and its political subdivisions from collecting or using a person's electronic data or metadata by means of a cell site simulator device, except under certain conditions. Prohibits the installation and use of a cell site simulator device without a court order. Specifies conditions when a cell site simulator device may be used. Specifies procedures for application and issuance of an order for a cell site simulator device. Specifies reporting requirements related to cell site simulator device applications. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to GVO/ETT, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Green, Ihara, Inouye, Kim, K. Rhoads, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
GVO/ETT, JDC |
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SB2455
Cannabis; County Authorization to Legalize
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to legalize cannabis cultivation, possession, sale, transfer, and use for persons over the age of twenty-one. Clarifies that penal code provisions pertaining to drug and intoxicating compounds offenses do not apply to counties that have adopted ordinances legalizing cannabis and adopted administrative rules to regulate cannabis. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GREEN, IHARA, KIM, K. RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2456
Agriculture; Pesticides; Ban on Chlorpyrifos
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Bans import, use, manufacture, sale, and storage of chlorpyrifos in the State. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to AEN, CPH. |
RUDERMAN, GABBARD, GREEN, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Ihara, Inouye, Kim, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
AEN, CPH |
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SB2457
Affordable Housing; Visitor Units; Address List; Hawaii Tourism Authority
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to develop a list of unit addresses, including housing units and rental units marketed to the visitor industry for occupancy and to post the list on its website. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to ETT/HOU, CPH. |
RUDERMAN, S. CHANG, GREEN, INOUYE, RIVIERE, L. THIELEN, Ihara, Kim, Shimabukuro |
ETT/HOU, CPH |
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SB2458
Climate Change; Climate Vulnerability Assessment; Paris Agreement; Permits
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires state agencies to require climate vulnerability assessments for permit applications for projects involving building, transportation, or land use change that may generate significant greenhouse gas emissions. Applies to permit applications filed after 12/31/2019. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM, CPH. |
RUDERMAN, BAKER, GREEN, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, L. THIELEN, Riviere, Wakai |
PSM, CPH |
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SB2459
Restricted Use Pesticides; Amnesty Program; Amnesty Bins
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the department of agriculture, in collaboration with the department of health, to create a restricted use pesticide amnesty program and provide restricted use pesticide amnesty bins within each county for the anonymous and proper disposal of illegal or unused restricted use pesticides. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to AEN/CPH/JDC, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, GREEN, Baker, Espero, Gabbard, Harimoto, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
AEN/CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2460
Wages; Minimum Wage; Employers; Minors
RELATING TO WAGES.
Increases the minimum wage rate to $12 per hour beginning 01/01/19, $13.50 per hour beginning 01/01/20, and $15 per hour beginning 01/01/21. Beginning 01/01/19, allows an employer to pay to an employee a wage that is at least ninety per cent of the applicable minimum wage rate if the employer employs less than fifty employees, the employee is under the age of sixteen, or during the employee's initial thirty days of employment with the employer. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GREEN, INOUYE, KIM, Gabbard, Harimoto, Ihara, Kidani, K. Rhoads, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2461
Service Animals; Misrepresentation; Americans with Disabilities Act
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
Establishes the offense of "misrepresentation of a service animal". Changes the term "service dog" to "service animal" and amends the definition of that term to conform with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC. |
RUDERMAN, ESPERO, Gabbard, Inouye, K. Kahele, Riviere |
JDC |
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SB2462
Public Utilities Commission; Sales Decoupling; Electric Cooperatives
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
Allows the Public Utilities Commission to require electric cooperatives to disengage from owning any generation asset, provided that the commission may establish a transition period to allow for existing utility generation units to be converted to third-party power purchase agreements. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH/TRE, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, ESPERO, GABBARD, GREEN |
CPH/TRE, WAM |
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SB2463
Pesticides; Bodily Injury; Penalty
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Increases penalties and eliminates warnings for Hawaii Pesticides Law violations that result in bodily injury. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to JDC/AEN, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, GREEN, KEITH-AGARAN, Baker, Harimoto, Nishihara |
JDC/AEN, WAM |
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SB2464
Exploitive Advertisement; Massage Therapy; Relaxation Therapy; Misdemeanor
RELATING TO CRIME.
Establishes the offense of exploitative advertising as a misdemeanor. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, Baker, Gabbard, Wakai |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2465
School Schedule; Lunchtime Period
RELATING TO SCHOOL LUNCHTIME HOURS.
Requires schools to provide a lunchtime period of at least thirty minutes in length. Requires that the lunchtime period fall between 11:20 A.M. and 1:40 P.M. Effective 7/1/2019. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, GREEN, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, Baker, Gabbard, Nishihara, Riviere, Taniguchi, L. Thielen, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2466
Liquor Commission; Hired Stage Performers; Consumption
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Prohibits a liquor commission from adopting or enforcing a rule or regulation prohibiting a hired stage performer from consuming liquor while performing on stage at a licensed premises. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to LBR/PSM, CPH. |
RUDERMAN (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR/PSM, CPH |
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SB2467
Medical Cannabis; Medical Use; County Regulated Medical Cannabis Collectives; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Requires and appropriates funds to the counties to establish medical cannabis collectives to regulate and tax the distribution of medical cannabis. Amends primary caregivers' and qualifying patients' defense related to medical cannabis. Defines distribution to allow qualifying patients to transfer medical cannabis between themselves. Defines medical cannabis collective as a county-licensed entity that provides cannabis to qualifying patients. |
(S)
1/22/2018- Referred to PSM/CPH/JDC, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, GREEN |
PSM/CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2468
Medical Use of Cannabis; Medical Cannabis Cooperative Disposal and Transfer Access Centers
RELATING TO THE MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS.
Requires the department of health to establish a registration system for medical cannabis collective disposal and transfer access centers. Requires the department of health to adopt rules to regulate the medical cannabis collective disposal and transfer access centers. Requires a patient-determined, self-titrated dosing model for medical cannabis. Requires medical cannabis collective disposal and transfer access centers to register with the department of health and pay federal, state, and local taxes, including a fifteen per cent excise tax on proceeds. Authorizes intrastate disposal and transfer of medical cannabis. Establishes additional protections and restrictions regarding the medical use of cannabis and activities of collectives. Defines new terms and amends existing definitions relating to medical cannabis. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
RUDERMAN, ESPERO, GABBARD, GREEN |
CPH/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2469
Neonicotinoid Insecticide; Pesticides; Agriculture; Environmental Protection
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
After 6/30/2019, prohibits application of neonicotinoid insecticides, including planting any seeds coated with neonicotinoid insecticide, without a permit. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to AEN/CPH, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, K. RHOADS, Baker, Green, Nishihara, L. Thielen |
AEN/CPH, JDC |
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SB2470
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Small Purchases; Construction; Drilling Work; Soil Testing
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE.
Requires competitive bidding on construction procurements of less than $50,000 to contract for drilling work and soil testing. Requires that the bid for drilling work and soil testing be separate from a bid for engineering work on the same project. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
RUDERMAN (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2471
Rat Lungworm Disease; University of Hawaii at Hilo; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Hilo for programs, studies, and activities related to the prevention and eradication of rat lungworm disease. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HRE/WTL/AEN/CPH, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, GABBARD, GREEN, IHARA, INOUYE, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Harimoto, K. Kahele, Kim, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
HRE/WTL/AEN/CPH, WAM |
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SB2472
Housing; Home Ownership Housing Revolving Fund; Housing Shortage; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the home ownership housing revolving fund to provide loans and grants for affordable home ownership housing projects. Makes an appropriation into and out of the fund. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, S. CHANG, IHARA, INOUYE, KIM, Green, K. Rhoads, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2473
Consumer Fireworks; Ban; Public Display
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Bans import, sale, distribution, and use of consumer fireworks. Limits use of aerial devices, articles pyrotechnic, and display fireworks to public displays conducted by trained and licensed pyrotechnic operators. Effective date 04/01/2019. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
RUDERMAN |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB2474
Noise Control; Aviation Noise; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NOISE CONTROL.
Requires the department of health to conduct a study on the impact of aviation noise on residents of the Puna district and surrounding areas of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Appropriates funds to the department of health to conduct the study. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to AEN/CPH, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, GABBARD, GREEN, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, RIVIERE |
AEN/CPH, WAM |
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SB2475
UH; Community Colleges; Apprenticeships; Health Care; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO APPRENTICESHIPS.
Appropriates funds to continue and expand health care apprenticeship programs at UH community colleges. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HRE/CPH, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, INOUYE, Gabbard, K. Kahele, Kidani, Riviere, L. Thielen, Wakai |
HRE/CPH, WAM |
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SB2476
Motor Vehicle Inspection; Safety Checks
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTIONS.
Requires a two-year motor vehicle inspection safety check for vehicles ten years of age or newer. Doubles the inspection fee for the two-year motor vehicle inspection safety check. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to TRE/CPH, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, GREEN, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, English, Espero, Ihara, Riviere, L. Thielen |
TRE/CPH, WAM |
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SB2477
Child Abuse; Nonreporting; Class C Felony
RELATING TO NONREPORTING ON CHILD ABUSE.
Changes the penalty for nonreporting of child abuse or neglect from a petty misdemeanor to a class C felony. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HMS, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, INOUYE, KIDANI, S. Chang, Galuteria, K. Kahele |
HMS, JDC |
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SB2478
Internet Access Devices; Filter; Obscene Material
RELATING TO INTERNET WEB SITES.
Beginning January, 1, 2019, prohibits a person from selling a device with internet access that does not filter certain obscene materials. Provides requirements, including a fee, for a consumer to have a filter deactivated on a device. Deposits fees into the human trafficking victim services fund. Requires manufacturers of a device to update filters and establish a reporting website or call center. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT/JDC, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, Galuteria, K. Kahele |
ETT/JDC, WAM |
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SB2479
Abandoned Vehicles; Removal and Disposal; Counties; Public Roads
RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES.
Requires the counties to remove and dispose of abandoned vehicles on public roads within ten business days. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM/TRE, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, INOUYE, Wakai |
PSM/TRE, WAM |
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SB2480
Conveyance Tax; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Amends conveyance tax rates. Requires that a percentage of conveyance taxes collected be deposited into the Housing Finance Revolving Fund. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HOU/JDC, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, Inouye, K. Kahele, Wakai |
HOU/JDC, WAM |
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SB2481
Criminal Trespass; Public Park or Recreational Ground; Homeless
RELATING TO CRIMINAL TRESPASS.
Amends the penalty for criminal trespass onto public parks and recreational grounds. Requires law enforcement officers to provide homeless individuals who trespass onto public parks and recreational grounds with information regarding homeless shelters, services, facilities, and safe zones. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HMS/PSM/WTL, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO |
HMS/PSM/WTL, JDC |
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SB2482
Pretrial Release; Court Appearance Reminder System; Risk Assessment
RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.
Requires courts to order any person charged with a criminal offense to be released on personal recognizance or on the execution of an unsecured bond, unless the person is unlikely to appear for trial. Requires the Judiciary to establish statewide court appearance reminder system. Establishes requirements for any pretrial risk assessment tool used by the Judiciary. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2483
Condominiums; Governing Instruments; Alternative Method of Amendment; Declaration; Bylaws
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS.
Authorizes an alternative method of amendment for a condominium association's declaration and bylaws; provided that certain requirements are met. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH. |
K. RHOADS |
CPH |
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SB2484
Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO ESTATE TAXES.
Increases estate taxes for Hawaii net taxable estates valued at over $10,000,000. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to WAM. |
K. RHOADS |
WAM |
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SB2485
Pali Momi Outpatient Center; Hawaii Pacific Health; DOH; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR AN OUTPATIENT CENTER.
Appropriates $1,000,000 to the Department of Health to assist Hawaii Pacific Health with the financing of construction of a family medicine office practice and team-based training site at the Pali Momi outpatient center. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
HARIMOTO, Kim |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2486
Legislative Term Limits; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of six consecutive full terms in the house of representatives and three consecutive full terms in the senate, for terms beginning on the day of the general election of 2024. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
HARIMOTO |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2487
Health; Quality Assurance Committees; Definition
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Amends the definition of "quality assurance committee" to include committees established by long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, home care agencies, hospices, and authorized state agencies. Allows for the creation of a quality assurance committee outside of a single health plan or hospital. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HMS/CPH. |
BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, TOKUDA, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, Ruderman |
HMS/CPH |
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SB2488
Medical Cannabis; Insurance Reimbursement; Working Group
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Establishes the medical cannabis insurance reimbursement working group to address the complexities surrounding the topic of making medical cannabis reimbursable by health insurance. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
BAKER, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA, Ihara, Kim |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2489
Transient Accommodations Tax; Time Shares; Basis
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the formula for the amount of transient accommodations tax collected from time shares by increasing the base on which timeshare occupancy is taxed from one-half of the gross daily maintenance fees paid by the owner and are attributable to the time share unit to an unspecified per cent of the gross daily maintenance fees paid by the owner of the timeshare and are attributable to the time share unit. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT/CPH, WAM. |
BAKER, GALUTERIA, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, Ihara |
ETT/CPH, WAM |
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SB2490
Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act; Motor Vehicle Dealers; Manufacturers; Distributors
RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY LICENSING ACT.
Authorizes a license holder to engage in business at motor vehicle dealer locations that are affiliated by common ownership under the same license. Specifies certain recall reimbursement or repair requirements for manufacturers where a stop-sale, or do-not-drive, order has been issued. Clarifies when certain manufacturer's or dealer's requests or performance standards shall be deemed unreasonable, arbitrary, or unfair. Prohibits a manufacturer or dealer from requiring a dealer to purchase items for a dealership facility in certain circumstances or provide certain information related to customer information, unless certain conditions are met. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH. |
BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Espero, Galuteria, Ihara, Nishihara |
CPH |
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SB2491
Health Care Worker; Intentionally Cause Bodily Injury; Felony Penalty
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKERS.
Makes intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a health care worker a Class C felony. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to JDC/CPH. |
BAKER, GABBARD, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, RUDERMAN, TANIGUCHI, Galuteria, Ihara, Nishihara |
JDC/CPH |
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SB2492
Dentists; Licensure; Licensure by Credentials
RELATING TO DENTAL LICENSURE.
Requires the board of dental examiners to issue a license by credentials to a practicing dentist who is licensed in another state and meets other specific requirements. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH. |
BAKER, INOUYE, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Galuteria |
CPH |
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SB2493
Insurance; Producer Licensing; Producer Licensing Model Act
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Delays the implementation of the producer licensing requirements amended by Act 152, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, until July 1, 2021. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
BAKER, Galuteria, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2494
Elevator Mechanics; Apprenticeship; Licensure Requirements
RELATING TO ELEVATOR MECHANICS.
Amends requirements for apprenticeship and licensure of elevator mechanics and adds provisions relating to examination, license renewals, continued competency, scope of work, and remote interaction. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
BAKER, INOUYE, Galuteria, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2495
Capital Improvement Projects; Kihei High School; School Construction; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL IN KIHEI.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the new high school in Kihei, Maui. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
BAKER |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2496
Applied Behavior Analysis; Developmental Disabilities
RELATING TO BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS.
Exempts from licensure requirements for behavior analysis certain individuals who implement applied behavior analysis services or plans under the oversight or direction of others. Updates and standardizes the terminology used to refer to behavior analysts. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH. |
BAKER |
CPH |
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SB2497
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program; Insurance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Requires the Hawaii public housing authority to establish a program to offer insurance policies to landlords who rent to tenants using the section 8 housing choice voucher program. Requires the authority to report to the legislature. Appropriates funds to establish and administer the program. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to HOU/CPH, WAM. |
S. CHANG, GALUTERIA, SHIMABUKURO, Espero, Green, Kim, Nishihara, K. Rhoads |
HOU/CPH, WAM |
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SB2498
Polystyrene Foam Products; Prohibition
RELATING TO POLYSTYRENE FOAM CONTAINERS.
Prohibits the sale and use of polystyrene foam containers statewide. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, CPH. |
S. CHANG, Riviere |
AEN, CPH |
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SB2499
Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; License Recovery Fees; Repeal
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.
Repeals Act 137, SLH 2017, relating to the pass on of vehicle license recovery fees to lessees of motor vehicle rentals. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to TRE/CPH, WAM. |
S. CHANG, Ihara, Nishihara, L. Thielen |
TRE/CPH, WAM |
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SB2500
Counties; Building Codes; Grant in Aid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Appropriate funds for a grant in aid to each county for the county agency responsible for enforcing its respective building code to be accredited by the International Accreditation Service. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
S. CHANG, Baker, Ihara, Nishihara |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2501
Department of Human Services; Homelessness; Safe Zones; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish safe zones where homeless persons may reside. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HMS/HOU, WAM. |
S. CHANG, KIM |
HMS/HOU, WAM |
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SB2502
Mobile Clinic; Homeless; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MOBILE CLINICS.
Appropriates funds to purchase, staff, and operate two mobile clinics to serve the homeless population. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM. |
S. CHANG, KIM, Nishihara, Riviere |
HMS/CPH, WAM |
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SB2503
Voter Registration; Permanent Absentee Voter Status
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Provides that the submission of a voter registration application either to register to vote or update the voter's registration information constitutes a request for permanent absentee voter status unless the applicant specifically indicates the applicant does not wish to be a permanent absentee voter. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC. |
S. CHANG, GALUTERIA, KIM, Nishihara |
JDC |
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SB2504
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Tourism Special Fund
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Prohibits the Hawaii Tourism Authority from using administrative expense funds for marketing Hawaii as a tourism destination. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to ETT, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
ETT, WAM |
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SB2505
UH; DOE; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Transfers of Appropriations
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS.
Eliminates the authority of the University of Hawaii, the Department of Education, and the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to make certain transfers of appropriated funds. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HRE/EDU/CPH, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
HRE/EDU/CPH, WAM |
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SB2506
Hawaii Real Property Tax Law; Income Taxation; Nonresidents
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the tax on the amount realized from the disposition of Hawaii real property by nonresidents from 5% to 9%. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/17. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAM |
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SB2507
DOE; UH; Computer Science; Graduation; Admission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to: (1) develop and implement a statewide computer science curricula plan for public schools; and (2) permit students to fulfill some graduation requirements through computer science coursework. Appropriates funds to the Department of Education. Requires the University of Hawaii to permit applicants to fulfill certain admission requirements through computer science coursework. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to EDU/HRE, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
EDU/HRE, WAM |
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SB2508
General Excise Tax; Out-of-State Business; Nexus Standard
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Creates a nexus standard for taxing out-of-state businesses on their business activities in Hawaii. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2509
Hawaii Administrative Procedure Act; Contested Cases; Rules; Land Dispositions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.
Excludes certain land disposition matters from contested cases and agency rules under the Hawaii Administrative Procedure Act. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
DELA CRUZ (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2510
Education; Multilingualism; World Languages; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) world languages institutional support position within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds to fund the position. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2511
Office of Language Access; Program Specialist Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of two full-time equivalent (2.00 FTE) permanent program specialist positions within the office of language access to assist state agencies and state-funded agencies in implementing the requirements of Hawaii's language access law. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2512
Transportation; Motor Vehicle; Driver Licensing; REAL ID; State Civil Identification Card
RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING.
Authorizes the issuance of limited purpose driver's licenses, limited purpose provisional driver's licenses, and limited purpose instruction permits to include applicants who voluntarily choose to obtain a REAL ID compliant State Civil Identification Card. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to TRE, JDC. |
DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA |
TRE, JDC |
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SB2513
Income Taxation; Tax Exemption; Gross Income; Condominium Projects; Cooperative Projects; Planned Unit Development
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts from taxation 100 per cent of capital gains realized from sale of leased fee interest in condominium units to association of apartment owners or residential cooperative corporations. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2017. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2514
Tax Administration; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Online Sales; Interstate Sales; Collection
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Subjects any person selling tangible personal property, products transferred electronically, or services for delivery into the State or any of its counties to title 14, HRS, and the general excise tax law; provided that the person had either $5,000 in gross revenue or 200 or more separate transactions in either the previous or current calendar year. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
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SB2515
State Employment; Authority to Establish Positions
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYMENT.
Repeals the authority for department heads to establish positions for special, research, and demonstration projects approved by the governor. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2516
DBEDT; Community Investment; State Commission for Community Investment; Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT.
Creates a state commission for community investment within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes to coordinate planning and provide grants for activities advancing community investment. Creates the state commission for community investment revolving fund, to be used to support the activities of the commission. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT/HOU/WTL, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ (Introduced by request of another party) |
ETT/HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2517
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Livestock Feed Mill Operation; Appropriation; GO Bonds ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for the planning, designing, and constructing of a livestock feed mill. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, WAKAI, S. Chang, Shimabukuro |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2518
Counties; Transit-oriented Development; Community Planning
RELATING TO COMMUNITY PLANNING.
Authorizes certain counties to establish planning districts and a transit-oriented redevelopment district program. Authorizes state and county incentives for qualified projects. Establishes a discretionary review process for the transfer of floor area within certain planning districts. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to PSM/WTL, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, WAKAI, S. Chang, Shimabukuro |
PSM/WTL, WAM |
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SB2519
Environment; Waste Diversion; Agribusiness Development Corporation
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Authorizes the agribusiness development corporation to enter into contracts with private businesses to remove select municipal solid waste, glass, and food and green waste from the waste stream for use in other business sectors, including agriculture, construction, and energy production. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to AEN/PSM, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, S. Chang, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN/PSM, WAM |
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SB2520
Behavior Analysis; DOE; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS.
Appropriates funds to the department of education for behavior analysis services performed by licensed behavior analysts for public school students. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, S. Chang, Inouye, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2521
Special Education; Instructional Materials; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the department of education to provide up to $1,690 to each special education classroom teacher for instructional materials and equipment. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, SHIMABUKURO, S. Chang, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2522
Agriculture; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Special Fund
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the agriculture accelerator program to authorize the agribusiness development corporation to provide moneys and invest in existing or new agriculture businesses approved by the board of directors of the ADC in return for equity in those agriculture businesses. Establishes an agriculture accelerator special fund to provide funds for the agribusiness development corporation to provide moneys to and invest in agriculture businesses under the agriculture accelerator program. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to AEN/ETT, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, WAKAI, S. Chang, Shimabukuro |
AEN/ETT, WAM |
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SB2523
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Regional Economic Plans
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop regional economic plans for each county to provide jobs in urban and rural areas of each county based on the development or community boundaries of each respective county. Requires Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to work with the Department of Education and the University of Hawaii to develop K-12 pathways for each school that emphasize skills necessary to meet the State's specific industry needs. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to ETT/EDU/HRE, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, WAKAI, S. Chang, Shimabukuro |
ETT/EDU/HRE, WAM |
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SB2524
Condominium Property Regimes; Agricultural Lands; Real Estate Commission; County Subdivision Requirements
RELATING TO COUNTY LAND USE REQUIREMENTS.
Requires condominium property regimes to comply with county subdivision requirements. Allows the real estate commission to adopt rules that require a developer to seek county council approval for significant projects. Requires agricultural lands that are subdivided and leased for agricultural uses or activities to comply with county subdivision standards. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/PSM/AEN. |
DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, WAKAI, S. Chang, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
CPH/PSM/AEN |
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SB2525
Hawaii Community Development Authority; East Kapolei Community Development District; Transit-Oriented Development
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Establishes the east Kapolei community development district under the Hawaii community development authority. Repeals the laws relating to the Kakaako community development district and replaces members representing the Kakaako community development district of the Hawaii community development authority with members representing the east Kapolei community development district. Makes conforming amendments. Takes effect on 01/01/2024. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT/HOU/GVO, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, WAKAI, S. Chang, Shimabukuro |
ETT/HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB2526
Land Exchange; Diversified Agricultural Production
RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE.
Allows the governor to negotiate land exchanges to acquire lands that are suitable for long-term diversified agricultural production. Requires a report to the legislature. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to WTL/AEN/HOU, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
WTL/AEN/HOU, WAM |
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SB2527
Department of Education; School Meals; Public Charter Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to provide school meals to all public charter schools. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
INOUYE, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Riviere |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2528
Driver License; REAL ID Act; State Civil Identification Card
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSING.
Amends the law authorizing the issuance of a limited purpose driver's license, limited purpose provisional driver's license, or a limited purpose instruction permit to applicants who voluntarily choose to obtain a non-compliant REAL ID licensing credential. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to TRE, JDC. |
INOUYE, GALUTERIA, K. KAHELE, Baker, Espero, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
TRE, JDC |
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SB2529
Bicycle; Overtaking
RELATING TO BICYCLES.
Requires the driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction to allow at least a three-foot separation between the right side of the driver's vehicle and the left side of the bicyclist. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to TRE, JDC. |
INOUYE, BAKER, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
TRE, JDC |
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SB2530
Tourism; Transportation; Aeronautics; Hawaii Airports Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN AIRPORTS CORPORATION.
Authorizes the establishment of the Hawaii airports corporation within the department of transportation for administrative purposes. Sets out appointment of members to the board of directors and powers and duties of the Hawaii airport corporation. Transfers the aeronautics functions of DOT to the Hawaii airports corporation by the established transfer completion date agreed upon by Hawaii airports corporation, the director of transportation, and the governor, which shall be no later than July 1, 2021. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to TRE/GVO, WAM. |
INOUYE, BAKER, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Dela Cruz |
TRE/GVO, WAM |
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SB2531
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Sprinkler Retrofit ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST WITH SPRINKLER RETROFITS.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist not-for-profit private organizations, for-profit private organizations, and public instrumentalities in the retrofitting of low- and moderate-income apartment complexes with sprinkler systems. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/HOU, WAM. |
KIDANI, WAKAI, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
CPH/HOU, WAM |
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SB2532
Procurement; Principals; Power to Enter Contracts
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Allows a principal of a public school to enter into contracts for goods, services, and construction valued at less than $25,000. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to GVO/EDU, WAM. |
KIDANI, GALUTERIA, SHIMABUKURO, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Inouye, K. Kahele, Kim |
GVO/EDU, WAM |
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SB2533
General Excise Tax; Locally Grown Food; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts from the general excise tax the value or gross income derived from the sale of locally grown food produced and purchased within the State. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KIDANI, S. CHANG, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2534
Emergency Management; Shelter; Buildings Open to Public
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Requires the owners of buildings open to the public to provide shelter to visiting members of the public in cases of emergency or disaster. Requires the owners of buildings open to the public to inform the appropriate county emergency management agency of the designated shelter area. Provides immunity from civil liability for owners of buildings open to the public to provide shelter to visiting members of the public in cases of emergency or disaster. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to PSM/CPH, JDC. |
KIDANI, ENGLISH, INOUYE, WAKAI, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Harimoto, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
PSM/CPH, JDC |
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SB2535
Renewable Energy; State Buildings and Facilities
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires by 2030 that solar power panels are installed on state buildings and that the majority of power used by state facilities comes from renewable energy sources. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to GVO/TRE, WAM. |
GREEN, ESPERO, Galuteria, Harimoto, Ruderman |
GVO/TRE, WAM |
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SB2536
DHS; Grant Writing; Capture Manager; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Authorizes the Department of Human Services to contract the services of a dedicated capture manager responsible for securing grant and other funding opportunities for the Department of Human Services. Makes an appropriation. Repeals on 6/30/2020. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
GREEN, Baker, Espero, Galuteria |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2537
Cannabis; Legalization; Drug Treatment Special Fund; Medical Cannabis; General Excise Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Legalizes under state law the growing, processing, possession, transfer, and personal use of cannabis in a specified quantity to persons at least twenty-one years of age. Requires licensing to operate cannabis establishments. Specifies that fifty per cent of general excise tax revenues collected for the sale of cannabis or cannabis products shall be deposited into the drug treatment special fund. Exempts the sale of cannabis or manufactured cannabis products by medical cannabis dispensaries from the state general excise tax. Specifies the application and non-application of the Internal Revenue Code to expenses related to the production and sale of cannabis and cannabis products for state income tax purposes. Specifies that amounts received for the sale of cannabis or cannabis products are exempt from the state general excise tax. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
GREEN, ESPERO, RUDERMAN |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2538
Prostitution; Labor Trafficking; Sex Trafficking; Misdemeanor; Fine; Minors
RELATING TO PROSTITUTION.
Exempts victims of labor trafficking, sex trafficking, and prostitution from those offenses for which the crime victim compensation commission may reduce a victim's compensation based on the victim's behavior. Elevates the offense of prostitution to a misdemeanor if an individual pays, agrees to pay, or offers to pay a fee to another to engage in sexual conduct and amends the penalties. Elevates the offenses of loitering for the purpose of advancing prostitution and advancing prostitution to a petty misdemeanor and misdemeanor, respectively. Amends the offense of sex trafficking to include solicitation of a minor for prostitution. Makes traveling for prostitution where the victim is a minor a class A felony. Repeals the offense of soliciting a minor for prostitution. Makes clarifying and conforming amendments. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
GREEN, Espero, Galuteria |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2539
Licensed Child Care Providers; Failure to Properly Care; Injury or Death; Misdemeanor
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Establishes a misdemeanor offense when a child under the care of a licensed child care provider is injured or killed as a result of failure to properly care for the child. Requires that a child care provider's license be immediately revoked upon conviction of the new offense. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, CPH. |
GREEN, GALUTERIA, RUDERMAN |
JDC, CPH |
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SB2540
Driving Under the Influence; Blood Alcohol Content
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold of blood alcohol content for the offense of driving under the influence of an intoxicant and the offense of habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to TRE, JDC. |
GREEN, Galuteria |
TRE, JDC |
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SB2541
Safety Helmets; Motorcycle; Motor Scooter; Moped
RELATING TO SAFETY HELMETS.
Requires safety helmets to be worn by drivers and passengers of motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds, who are under the age of twenty-five. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to TRE, JDC. |
GREEN, RUDERMAN |
TRE, JDC |
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SB2542
Erin's Law Task Force; Education; Sexual Abuse; Sex Trafficking; Prevention; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Creates and appropriates funds for the Erin's Law Task Force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, and report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age appropriate curricula. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM. |
GREEN, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, Baker, Galuteria |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
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SB2543
Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council; University of Hawaii; Members; Term
RELATING TO THE REGENTS CANDIDATE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Expands the candidate advisory council for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii from seven to eight members to make the member of the Association of Emeritus Regents of the University of Hawaii a voting member. Specifies term conditions. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Baker, Kim |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2544
Taxation; College Savings Program Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a college savings program income tax credit. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, Gabbard, K. Rhoads |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2545
Department of Education; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Procurement Contracts; Student Transportation; Construction; Protest Adjudication; Appeal; Attorney Fees
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Bars judicial review of Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' decisions on protests to the award of procurement contracts for student transportation or education facility construction. Requires parties who protest the award of a contract to pay attorney fees and costs resulting from the delay of the contract if the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs upholds the Chief Procurement Officer's decision denying the protest. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to EDU/GVO, JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, INOUYE |
EDU/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2546
Department of Education; Superintendent; Deputy Superintendent; Assistant Superintendents; Complex Area Superintendents; Salary
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Adjusts the salaries of the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and Complex Area Superintendents to be no more than one hundred ten per cent of the salary of the highest paid teacher in the Department of Education. Repeals the sunset date on the Superintendent's annual performance evaluation and adjusted salary. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2547
Early Learning Advisory Board; Early Childhood Education; Keiki First Steps
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Repeals amendments made to provisions relating to the early learning system law by Act 202, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017. Changes early learning board to early learning advisory board. Redefines at-risk children to be from families whose income is no more than two hundred fifty per cent of the federal poverty level. Requires the director of the executive office on early learning to be appointed by the governor instead of by the board and for the salary of the director to be set by the governor. Amends director's responsibilities. Administratively removes the board from the department of education. Amends board membership and voting members. Changes the grant program to the keiki first steps grant program. Allows the department of education to grant geographic exceptions for children to attend prekindergarten outside their assigned service area, under certain conditions. Removes participation in an early learning induction program by the principal and other school personnel as a prerequisite to opening a public prekindergarten class in a school. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to EDU/HMS, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
EDU/HMS, WAM |
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SB2548
Liquor Commission; Criminal History Record Checks
RELATING TO LIQUOR COMMISSIONS.
Requires members of the county liquor commissions and liquor control adjudication boards to submit to annual criminal history record checks. Requires attorneys hired by the liquor commission or liquor control adjudication board to submit to annual criminal background checks. Removes the requirement that the liquor commission appoints and removes an administrator subject to the civil service laws. Makes final decisions by the liquor commission reviewable under chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, Kim |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2549
Liquor Commission; Temporary Liquor Licenses; Liquor License Application
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Requires the liquor commission to streamline procedures to provide for the issuance of temporary licenses for the sale of liquor for a period not to exceed one day for fundraising events by nonprofit organizations. Removes language that allows any other considerations deemed by the liquor commission to affect the matter of the application, the issuance, or the exercise of the license applied for, on reconsideration of a previously denied, refused, or withdrawn liquor license application. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, ENGLISH |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2550
Offenses Against Pregnant Women; Sentencing; Extended Terms of Imprisonment; Abuse of Family or Household Member
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST PREGNANT WOMEN.
Adds to the criteria for mandatory minimum imprisonment terms and extended terms of imprisonment offenses against pregnant women. Establishes that physical abuse against a family or household member who is pregnant is a class C felony. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2551
Information Charging; Resisting an Order to Stop a Motor Vehicle
RELATED TO RESISTING AN ORDER TO STOP A MOTOR VEHICLE.
Removes resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle in the first degree from the list of offenses for which criminal charges may be brought by written information. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to TRE, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, English |
TRE, JDC |
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SB2552
Theft; Reckless Disregard of Risk
RELATING TO THEFT.
Amends the offense of theft in the first degree, second degree, and third degree to include reckless disregard of risk for the value of the stolen property or services. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, K. RHOADS, Baker, S. Chang, English, Gabbard, Galuteria, Kidani, Kim, Riviere, Taniguchi |
JDC |
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SB2553
Maui County Prosecuting Attorney; Career Criminal Prosecution Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CAREER CRIMINAL PROSECUTION PROGRAM.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Maui for the career criminal prosecution program. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2554
Food Safety Labeling; Consumer Education
RELATING TO FOOD SAFETY LABELING.
Requires the department of health to publish information that encourages food manufacturers, processors, and retailers to use standard terminology that clarifies food safety and quality dates when labeling food products. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
GABBARD, Baker, Espero, Galuteria, Harimoto, Kim, Riviere |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2555
Coal; Oil; Gas Company Divestment; Fossil Fuel; ERS
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Requires the employees' retirement system to divest its investment portfolio of coal, oil, and gas companies within five years and to report certain information to the legislature. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
GABBARD, Espero, Galuteria, Harimoto |
LBR, WAM |
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SB2556
Industrial Hemp Program; Hemp Special Fund
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a special fund within the department of agriculture to deposit fees and expend funds necessary for the industrial hemp pilot program. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, GALUTERIA, RIVIERE, Baker, Kim |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2557
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Hawaiian Home Lands; Successors; Blood Quantum; Adopted Children
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LAND BENEFICIARIES.
Allows Hawaiian homestead lessees who meet the minimum Hawaiian blood quantum requirement who have adopted children to pass their homestead lease to their adopted children. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to HWN, JDC. |
GABBARD, GREEN |
HWN, JDC |
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SB2558
Kapolei Jobs Initiative Pilot Program; Qualified Business; Income Tax Credit; Unemployment Tax Credit
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a Kapolei jobs initiative pilot program that offers incentives to increase the number of businesses willing to establish themselves or open a new location in the Kapolei region. Establishes a tax credit, until 12/31/2023, as part of the Kapolei jobs initiative pilot program and allows the tax credit to be claimed through 12/31/2028. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to ETT/LBR, WAM. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, GREEN, Baker, S. Chang |
ETT/LBR, WAM |
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SB2559
Invasive Species; Private Property; Entry
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Clarifies that state, county, and authorized agents' authority to enter private property to control and eradicate invasive species also applies when there is a reasonable suspicion that invasive species are present on that property. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC. |
GABBARD, HARIMOTO, K. RHOADS |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
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SB2560
Affordable Housing; Office of Affordable Housing Finance and Development; Development Loans; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Office of Affordable Housing Finance and Development for the purpose of facilitating the financing, planning, permitting, designing, and construction of affordable housing. Establishes an affordable housing development loan program to provide financing for private developers who develop affordable housing projects. Appropriates moneys for personnel and operating costs of the Office of Affordable Housing Finance and Development and to fund affordable housing development loans. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
GABBARD, S. CHANG, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, Ihara |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2561
Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the operational expenses and staffing costs of the Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD, K. RHOADS, Galuteria, Harimoto, Nishihara, Riviere |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2562
Department of Agriculture; Agriculture Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the establishment and administration of the Agriculture Grant Program to support local food production in the State. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, RIVIERE, Galuteria, Harimoto, Nishihara |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2563
Agriculture; K-12 Agriculture Workforce Development Pipeline Initiative; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the department of labor and industrial relations for the K-12 agriculture workforce development pipeline initiative. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN/LBR, WAM. |
GABBARD, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, Galuteria |
AEN/LBR, WAM |
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SB2564
Waiahole Irrigation System; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to finance capital improvements to the Waiahole Irrigation System. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD, Galuteria, Harimoto, Nishihara, Riviere |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2565
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Agriculture; Farm Equipment and Machinery
RELATING TO TAX EXEMPTION.
Exempts sales of farm equipment and machinery to certain producers of agricultural products from the general excise tax. Takes effect on 7/1/2019. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, Galuteria, Nishihara, Riviere |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2566
Rose-ringed Parakeet; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ROSE-RINGED PARAKEET.
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to provide assistance and supplemental funding to the National Wildlife Research Center of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct pilot field studies to evaluate control tools and develop a management plan to reduce the rose-ringed parakeet population on Kauai. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, K. RHOADS, Galuteria, Nishihara, Riviere |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB2567
Cesspool Connections or Upgrades; Sale of Property
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires cesspools to be connected or upgraded within 180 days of the sale of the property on which the cesspool is located. Allows the Director of Health to issue exemptions. Takes effect on 12/31/2018. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, CPH. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, Ihara |
AEN, CPH |
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SB2568
Pesticide Use; Large Agribusinesses; Kauai; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Makes an appropriation to implement the recommendations of the joint fact finding study group's report on pesticide use by large agribusinesses on Kauai. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, GREEN, IHARA, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2569
Pesticide Advisory Committee; Membership; Powers and Duties
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Expands the membership of the pesticide advisory committee to include a representative from the DOE, each county mayors' office, a medical expert, and a non-governmental organization scientist. Expands the duties of the pesticide advisory committee to include establishment of state standards for chronicity, recommendation to the legislature of specific changes to the State's pesticide laws and regulations, expansion of the good neighbor program, and establishment of a comprehensive buffer zone policy for the State. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, BAKER, GREEN, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Ihara |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2570
Emergency Telephone Service; Misuse; Penalty; Fine
RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Establishes a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for committing an offense of misuse of 911 emergency telephone service. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
GABBARD, GREEN, Ihara, Riviere |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB2571
Environment; Sunscreen Protection Personal Care Products; Oxybenzone; Octinoxate; Sale; Prohibition
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Bans the sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any SPF sunscreen protection personal care product that contains oxybenzone or octinoxate, or both, without a medically-licensed prescription. Takes effect 1/1/2019. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to WTL/AEN, CPH. |
GABBARD, KIM, Galuteria, Ihara, Nishihara, L. Thielen |
WTL/AEN, CPH |
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SB2572
Hawaii Agriculture; Import Substitution Grant Program; Outreach Materials; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to establish an annual import substitution grant program to encourage Hawaii farmers and growers to identify and grow food and nonfood alternative products to phase out imports of high-risk pathway food and commodities by 2027. Appropriates funds for outreach materials to encourage Hawaii residents to buy local products and foster a sense of pride and self-responsibility in protecting Hawaii's agriculture, environment, and lifestyle. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, KIM, Galuteria, Ihara, Nishihara, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2573
Appropriation; Agriculture; Nutrient Cycling Center Pilot Project ($)
RELATING TO NUTRIENT CYCLING.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a regional nutrient cycling pilot program on Maui. Requires DOA to report on the efficacy of the pilot project. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, Galuteria, Ihara, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2574
Biological Control Facility; Department of Agriculture; Capital Improvement Project; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds for plans of a biological control containment facility on Oahu. Appropriates funds. Takes effect July 1, 2018. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN/PSM, WAM. |
GABBARD, KIM, NISHIHARA, Galuteria, Ihara, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
AEN/PSM, WAM |
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SB2575
University of Hawaii; Food Security and Self-sufficiency Education; Hawaiian Center for Sustainable Community Food Systems; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTION.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii West Oahu to expand its existing programs and develop new means to increase food security and self-sufficiency in the State. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, Ihara |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB2576
Department of Education; School Safety; School Security; Emergency Preparedness; Emergency Management Plan
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to ensure that all classroom doors have interior locks installed by January 1, 2019, and intercom systems installed by January 1, 2020. Mandates that all schools have emergency management plans that are updated yearly and include annual mandatory emergency preparedness orientations and training. Requires emergency preparedness training for all teachers and school staff as well as emergency practice drills at every school, some of which must be during inopportune times of the school day. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, Galuteria |
EDU/PSM, WAM |
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SB2577
Impeachment; Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Appointive Officers
RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT.
Establishes causes and procedures for impeachment of the governor, lieutenant governor, and appointive officers. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
IHARA, Gabbard, Galuteria, Shimabukuro |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2578
Office of Information Practices; Public Complaints; Noncompliance; Resolution
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Requires the office of information practices to resolve all public complaints about noncompliance with chapter 92F and part I of chapter 92 within six months from the date the office of information practices receives the complaint. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
IHARA, BAKER, ESPERO, GABBARD, GREEN, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, KIM, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, English, Galuteria, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2579
Ala Wai Boat Harbor; Development; Structures
RELATING TO THE ALA WAI BOAT HARBOR.
Removes hotel, residential, and timeshare uses from the list of permitted uses under the public-private development lease of fast lands and submerged lands at the Ala Wai boat harbor. Prohibits structures built under the lease that are more than two stories. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to WTL/HOU, WAM. |
IHARA, RUDERMAN, Baker, S. Chang |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
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SB2580
King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; Executive Director; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds to the department of accounting and general services to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position for the executive director of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission. Appropriates funds to fund the costs incurred by the annual King Kamehameha day celebration events. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to HWN/JDC, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
HWN/JDC, WAM |
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SB2581
King Kamehameha Commission; Members; Executive Director
RELATING TO THE KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION COMMISSION.
Increases the number of members on the King Kamehameha celebration commission from thirteen to fifteen. Establishes an executive director to be appointed by the commission. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to HWN/JDC, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
HWN/JDC, WAM |
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SB2582
Negligent Homicide; Extended Term of Imprisonment
RELATING TO EXTENDED TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT.
Adds certain cases of negligent homicide to the felonies that may be subject to an extended term of imprisonment. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC. |
TANIGUCHI, ESPERO |
JDC |
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SB2583
International Yoga Day
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY.
Designates June 21 of each year as International Yoga Day. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC. |
TANIGUCHI, Gabbard |
JDC |
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SB2584
Presidential Preference Primary Elections; Political Parties
RELATING TO PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Establishes presidential preference primary elections conducted by the State. Allows political parties to limit participation in the presidential preference primary election selection of the party's candidates by voter party registration. Allows voters to change party registration on a presidential preference primary election ballot. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2585
Collective Bargaining; Graduate Student Assistants; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate student assistants employed by the University of Hawaii. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to HRE/LBR, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI, S. CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
HRE/LBR, WAM |
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SB2586
Care Facilities; Uncertified; Unlicensed; Enforcement
RELATING TO CARE FACILITIES.
Authorizes the Department of Health to investigate care facilities reported to be operating without an appropriate certificate or license issued by the Department. Establishes penalties for violations and for patient referral or transfer to uncertified or unlicensed care facilities. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to HMS/CPH/JDC, WAM. |
IHARA, S. Chang, Espero, Gabbard, Harimoto, Riviere |
HMS/CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2587
Kupuna Caregivers Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KUPUNA CAREGIVERS PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for implementation of the kupuna caregivers program. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM. |
BAKER, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, IHARA, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, English, Gabbard, Riviere |
CPH/HMS, WAM |
HB1912 |
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SB2588
Kupuna Caucus; Kupuna Care; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGING.
Makes an appropriation to DOH for the kupuna care program. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM. |
IHARA, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, HARIMOTO, KIM, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA, Espero, Gabbard, Green, Riviere, Taniguchi |
CPH/HMS, WAM |
HB1913 |
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SB2589
Kupuna Caucus; Aging and Disability Resource Center; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER.
Appropriates funds for the Aging and Disability Resource Center. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM. |
IHARA, ENGLISH, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, KIM, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Gabbard, Green, Riviere, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
CPH/HMS, WAM |
HB1914 |
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SB2590
Aging and Disability Resource Centers; Health; Services
RELATING TO AGING.
Ensures that state and county planning efforts for the delivery of services to the aged or disabled share budgets, data, insights, strategies, goals, and definitions of success and recommendations. Reforms and improves the timely movement of funding and approvals to ensure that there are no delays in the delivery of services. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM. |
IHARA, HARIMOTO, KIM, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Espero, Gabbard, Green, Kidani, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman, L. Thielen |
CPH/HMS, WAM |
HB1915 |
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SB2591
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the executive office on aging to annually update the state plan on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Appropriates funds. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM. |
IHARA, S. CHANG, HARIMOTO, KIM, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA, English, Espero, Gabbard, Green |
CPH/HMS, WAM |
HB1916 |
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SB2592
Nurse Aides; Recertification
RELATING TO NURSE AIDES.
Adds dementia training and a passing score on an examination on that training as an option for the recertification of nurse aides working in state-licensed and state-certified health care settings other than medicare or medicaid certified nursing facilities. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to HMS, CPH. |
IHARA, HARIMOTO, KIM, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Espero, Gabbard, Green, Riviere, L. Thielen |
HMS, CPH |
HB1917 |
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SB2593
Kupuna Caucus; Healthy Aging Partnership; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for the healthy aging partnership program to further the program's role in improving the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM. |
IHARA, HARIMOTO, KIM, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, TOKUDA, S. Chang, Espero, Gabbard, Green, Riviere, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
CPH/HMS, WAM |
HB1918 |
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SB2594
Publicly Funded Residential Housing; Visitability Standards
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires that construction and renovation of publicly funded residential housing incorporate housing visitability standards. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to HOU/PSM, WAM. |
IHARA, KIM, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Espero, Gabbard, Harimoto, L. Thielen |
HOU/PSM, WAM |
HB1919 |
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SB2595
Residential Housing; Visitability Standards; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes an income tax credit for the cost of construction and renovation that complies with residential housing visitability standards. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
IHARA, KIM, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Espero, Gabbard, Green, Harimoto, L. Thielen, Tokuda |
HOU, WAM |
HB1920 |
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SB2596
Higher Education; Senior Citizens; Pilot Program
RELATING TO SENIOR CITIZENS.
Establishes a senior citizen higher education access pilot program at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Requires a report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2024. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to HRE/HMS, WAM. |
IHARA, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Espero, Gabbard, Green, Harimoto, Kim, Nishihara, L. Thielen, Tokuda |
HRE/HMS, WAM |
HB1886 |
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SB2597
Ethics; Protocol Gifts; Written Record; Maintenance
RELATING TO GIFTS.
Establishes procedures for the custody, inventory, and care of protocol gifts received by legislators on behalf of the State or either house of the legislature. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KIM, HARIMOTO, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Galuteria, Green, K. Kahele, Riviere |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2598
Wage and Salary Overpayment; State Agencies and Departments; Employees; Budget Requests; Pensions
RELATING TO SALARY OVERPAYMENTS.
Requires each department to deduct the department's total salary overpayment from the department's budget request for the following fiscal biennium. Requires that employees who exhaust their sick leave be placed on a manual accounting system. Removes the two-year statute of limitations on determination and notice to an employee of salary and wage overpayment. Allows officers charged with collecting debt due to salary or wage overpayment to garnish the pension of former employees. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to GVO/LBR, WAM. |
KIM, DELA CRUZ, HARIMOTO, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, K. Kahele, Riviere, Ruderman, L. Thielen |
GVO/LBR, WAM |
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SB2599
Voting by Mail; Voter Service Centers; Places of Deposit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Enacts voting by mail uniformly across all counties for all elections commencing in 2020, and allows any election to be conducted by mail prior to the 2020 primary election, in whole or in part, as determined by the chief election officer or county clerk, as appropriate. Establishes a limited number of voter service centers that would remain open from the tenth business day preceding an election through the day of the election to receive personal delivery of mail-in ballots, accommodate voters with special needs, offer same day registration and voting, and provide other election services. Allows for additional places of deposit for personal delivery of mail-in ballots. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the election by mail program. Requires the office of elections to submit a report to the legislature prior to the convening of each regular session from 2019 through 2024, regarding the implementation of a vote by mail system. Takes effect on 1/1/2020. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KIM, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Ihara, Kidani, Riviere, Taniguchi |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2600
Procurement; Contract Bids; Subcontractor Listing
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires the listing of all joint contractors and subcontractors for construction contracts subject to the procurement code where the total estimated contract value is $5,000,000 or higher. Requires the listing of joint contractors and subcontractors in the trades of electrical, plumbing, asbestos, elevators and boilermaker for construction contracts subject to the procurement code where the total estimated contract value is less than $5,000,000. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KIM, INOUYE, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Gabbard, Galuteria, Harimoto, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2601
Procurement; Past Performance; Criteria; Sole Source; Evaluation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires past performance to be factored into future bid selection of a contractor. Defines past performance. Requires past performance to be considered in sole source procurement. Requires that upon completion of a procurement contract, the department that issued the request for proposal shall evaluate the work and performance of the respective contractors and maintain the evaluations in the department's files. Appropriates funds. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KIM, ENGLISH, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Ihara, K. Kahele |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2602
State Procurement Policy Board; Compliance Examinations
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires the state procurement policy board to annually review and examine procurement contracts of at least two executive department, division, or agency contracts that are over $50,000. Requires the state procurement policy board to randomly perform compliance examinations of government purchasing agencies and examinations of agencies selected based on a pattern of agency noncompliance. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KIM, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Gabbard, Galuteria, Harimoto, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kidani, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2603
Government Accountability; Legislative Hearings; Studies and Reports; Waiver
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires any report of a study or an audit enacted with a legislative appropriation and conducted by an executive department or agency, including the Hawaii health systems corporation, and by the legislative reference bureau, auditor, judiciary, or Office of Hawaiian Affairs, to be submitted to the senate president, speaker of the house, chairs of the appropriate subject matter committee of each house, and the legislative reference bureau library. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing within one year of receipt of report, except if extension granted to the hearing or briefing requirement by the senate president or speaker of the house of representatives or if the requirement is waived by the senate president or speaker of the house of representative. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KIM, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Gabbard, Green, Ihara, K. Kahele |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2604
Government Accountability; Legislative Reference Bureau; Studies and Reports
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to develop a spreadsheet informing members of the legislature on the status and content of all reports to be submitted to the legislature as required by law or requested by legislative resolution. Requires the legislative reference bureau to inform the legislature of all annual and other reports required by law to be submitted to the legislature or requested by legislative resolution that were not timely submitted. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KIM, HARIMOTO, RUDERMAN, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, Riviere, L. Thielen |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2605
Assault Against a Child in a Child Care Facility
RELATING TO ASSAULT AGAINST A CHILD IN A CHILD CARE FACILITY.
Establishes the criminal offense of Assault Against a Child in a Child Care Facility. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to HMS, JDC. |
KIM, ESPERO, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, GREEN, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, S. Chang, Harimoto, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
HMS, JDC |
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SB2606
Hawaii Tax Credit Scholarship Program; Students with Disabilities; Nonpublic Special Education School or Program
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Hawaii tax credit scholarship program to benefit students with disabilities by providing scholarships to cover transportation costs and any other educational fees associated with a student attending a public school that is not in the service area where the student resides or a nonpublic special education school or program. Establishes eligibility criteria for students to apply for the scholarship program, responsibilities of the department of taxation and department of education, and eligibility criteria for nonprofit scholarship-funding organizations. Applies to tax years beginning after 12/31/17. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIM, ESPERO, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, GREEN, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, Taniguchi |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2607
Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii; Contracts
RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Places a restriction on the exemptions the research corporation of the University of Hawaii has with regard to chapter 103D, HRS, relating to advertising for bids and purchases to be made in Hawaii whenever public moneys are expended. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to GVO/HRE, WAM. |
KIM, DELA CRUZ, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, K. Kahele, Riviere |
GVO/HRE, WAM |
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SB2608
Landlord-tenant Code; Landlords; Holdover Tenants; Summary Possession Proceedings; Writ of Possession
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
In a summary possession proceeding brought by a landlord against a holdover tenant: requires the court to address the complaint for summary possession during the first court appearance of the parties; prohibits a writ of possession from allowing the tenant more than fifteen days to vacate the premises; and specifies that the court shall expedite the proceeding so that the landlord is not unduly prejudiced by the delay. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
KIM, RIVIERE, Galuteria, Ihara, Ruderman |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2609
Financial Disclosure Statements; Public Records; Inspection and Duplication; Redaction
RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS.
Requires certain information on the financial disclosure statements deemed to be public records for non-paid volunteer members of state boards to be redacted. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC. |
DELA CRUZ |
JDC |
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SB2610
State Ethics Code; State Employees; Interns
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEES.
Adds a definition of "intern" to the State Ethics Code and includes interns among state employees to whom the code applies. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to LBR, JDC. |
DELA CRUZ |
LBR, JDC |
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SB2611
Public Utilities Commission; Internet Service Providers; Regulatory Authority
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Provides the Public Utilities Commission with explicit authority to regulate internet service providers by amending the definition of telecommunications carrier to include an internet service provider. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to ETT, CPH. |
DELA CRUZ |
ETT, CPH |
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SB2612
Liquor License; Class 10 Special License; Fundraising Events; Fee Waiver
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Waives fees and other requirements for applicants for a class 10 liquor license. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, Kim |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2613
Liquor License; Restaurant Licenses; New Licenses; Transfer of License; Liquor Commission
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Authorizes the liquor commission to issue a new restaurant liquor license prior to the restaurant commencing operation. Requires an applicant for a new class 2 restaurant liquor license to include a certification that the applicant intends and shall derive no less than thirty per cent of the establishment's gross revenue from the sale of foods. Clarifies that a class 2 restaurant liquor license is transferrable, provided that the transferee certifies that the transferee intends and shall derive no less than thirty per cent of the establishment's gross revenue from the sale of foods. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, CPH. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, DELA CRUZ, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA |
PSM, CPH |
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SB2614
General Excise Tax; County Surcharge on State Tax; Extension
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the period by one year that a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from March 31, 2018, to March 31, 2019. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, Gabbard, Kim |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2615
Transient Accommodations Tax; Gross Rental Price; Transient Accommodations Intermediaries
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Clarifies that the transient accommodations tax shall be calculated based on the gross rental price paid by a visitor. Specifies that the transient accommodations tax is to be collected from operators or transient accommodations intermediaries that collect whole or partial payment for transient accommodations. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to ETT/CPH, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Baker, English, Galuteria, Kim |
ETT/CPH, WAM |
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SB2616
Voting by Mail; Voter Service Centers; Places of Deposit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Enacts voting by mail uniformly across all counties for all elections commencing in 2020, and allows any election to be conducted by mail prior to the 2020 primary election, in whole or in part, as determined by the chief election officer or county clerk, as appropriate. Establishes a limited number of voter service centers, with a minimum of two on each island with a population over 75,000, that would remain open from the tenth business day preceding an election through the day of the election to receive personal delivery of mail-in ballots, accommodate voters with special needs, offer same day registration and voting, and provide other election services. Allows for additional places of deposit for personal delivery of mail-in ballots. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the election by mail program. Requires the office of elections to submit a report to the legislature prior to the convening of each regular session from 2019 through 2024, regarding the implementation of a vote by mail system. Takes effect on 1/1/2020. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, KIM, K. RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2617
Specialty Contractors; Incidental and Supplemental Work; Contractors License Board
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Authorizes specialty contractors to perform work outside the scope of their licenses when that work is subordinate to another contractor and directly related to and necessary for the project. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to LBR, CPH. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, INOUYE, Galuteria |
LBR, CPH |
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SB2618
Security Freezes; Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies; Consumers; Protected Consumers
RELATING TO SECURITY FREEZES.
Specifies that a consumer credit reporting agency shall not charge a fee for placing, lifting, or removing a security freeze on a consumer's credit report or for placing or removing a security freeze on a protected consumer's credit report or records. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, RIVIERE |
CPH |
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SB2619
Aeronautics; Administrative Rules; Penalties
RELATING TO AERONAUTICS.
Replaces criminal penalties for certain airport offenses addressed in Chapter 261, Hawaii Revised Statutes, or in certain administrative rules or orders issued pursuant thereto, with a civil penalty. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to TRE/JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, Baker, Galuteria |
TRE/JDC, WAM |
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SB2620
Procurement; Protest Bond
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Removes $10,000 maximum limit on a cash or protest bond that must be posted for a procurement award protest. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, Galuteria |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2621
Pickup Trucks; Passenger Regulations; Counties
RELATING TO PICKUP TRUCKS.
Authorizes a county to adopt rules or ordinances that place stricter limitations on a passenger seated in the bed or loading-carrying area of a pickup truck while the vehicle is in operation. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to TRE/PSM, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, Baker |
TRE/PSM, JDC |
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SB2622
Selective Service Registration Awareness and Compliance Act
RELATING TO SELECTIVE SERVICE.
Requires compliance with the Military Selective Service Act to be eligible for enrollment in a state-supported post-secondary institution, qualify for state financial assistance for post-secondary education, or be eligible for state or county employment or service. Provides exceptions. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM/HRE, LBR. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
PSM/HRE, LBR |
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SB2623
Task Force; Extremely Low-Income Households; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes a temporary task force on rental housing for extremely low-income households. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HOU/ETT, WAM. |
S. CHANG |
HOU/ETT, WAM |
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SB2624
Condominiums; Voting Documents; Administrative Costs; Retention; Association Books and Records
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires owners to pay for administrative costs, related to voting documents, in excess of forty hours per year. Requires proxies and ballots to be retained for five years. Criminalizes knowingly making any false certificate, entry, or memorandum upon any of the books or records of any managing agent or association and knowingly altering, destroying, mutilating, or concealing any books or records of a managing agent or association. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
GALUTERIA, INOUYE, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2625
Condominiums; Association of Apartment Owners; Board of Directors; Managing Agent; Conflict of Interest
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires officers and directors of associations of apartment owners to disclose activities that could reasonably be construed as a conflict of interest and cease the activity or withdraw from office. Prohibits attorneys from representing both the board and managing agent of the association. Prohibits board members from purchasing units at foreclosure sales resulting from the association's lien for unpaid assessments. Prohibits associations from contracting with service providers that have a close connection to a board member or officer of the association. Prohibits any person who contracts to provide services to the association or participates in the association's operation from owning more than fifteen per cent of the units in a project or from purchasing property that is subject to a lien by the association. Prohibits any employee of an association or person who contracts to provide goods or services to an association from soliciting, receiving, or accepting any undisclosed fee, compensation, commission, or gratuity from a third party who provides goods or services or solicits to provide goods or services to the association. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
GALUTERIA, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Inouye, K. Kahele, Kidani, Nishihara, Tokuda, Wakai |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2626
Condominiums; Associations of Apartment Owners; Unit Owners' Association Managing Agents; Functions
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Establishes managerial functions in the operation of the property of a managing agent of a condominium. Exempts certain persons from managing agent licensing and registration requirements. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH. |
GALUTERIA, INOUYE, KIDANI, Baker, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
CPH |
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SB2627
Condominiums; Bylaws; Amendment; Special Meeting; Petition
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires submission of proposed amendment to bylaws to change composition of board, rather than twenty-five per cent, to be submitted to the board and accompanied by a petition from ten per cent of unit owners of record. Permits special meetings of the association to be called by the president, majority of the board, or a petition of the secretary or managing agent signed by not less than ten per cent, rather than twenty-five per cent, of the unit owners of record. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH. |
GALUTERIA, INOUYE, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
CPH |
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SB2628
Homelessness; Governor; DHS; Puuhonua Homeless Villages Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes within the Department of Human Services a Puuhonua Homeless Villages program. Requires the Governor to secure state lands for the program, to be distributed as needed among the counties. Allows the State to adopt reasonable standards and procedures in lieu of compliance with certain county building approval procedures. Exempts the State from claims arising out of the provision of housing or services to homeless persons. Provides immunity from civil liability to volunteers and state employees who provide housing or services to homeless persons. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to GVO/HOU/HMS/WTL, WAM/JDC. |
ESPERO |
GVO/HOU/HMS/WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB2629
State Low-income Housing; Housing for Elders; Evictions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Creates an eviction process for the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's state low-income housing and state housing for elders programs. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HOU, JDC. |
ESPERO |
HOU, JDC |
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SB2630
Housing; Expedited Approvals; Eligible Affordable Housing Projects
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes expedited approvals for affordable housing projects seeking district boundary amendments for land areas of fifteen acres or less under the jurisdiction of the counties as well as expedited approvals for project exemptions by the Hawaii community development authority. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM/WTL, WAM. |
ESPERO |
PSM/WTL, WAM |
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SB2631
Medical Cannabis; Dispensaries; Qualifying Patients; Federal Poverty Level
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Allows medical cannabis dispensaries to dispense without charge cannabis or manufactured cannabis products to qualifying patients who are at or below the federal poverty level or their primary caregivers. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
ESPERO, RUDERMAN, S. Chang |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2632
Parentage; Surrogacy Agreements; Intended Parents; Surrogates
RELATING TO SURROGACY.
Updates the Uniform Parentage Act in Hawaii to recognize intended parents under valid surrogacy agreements as parents. Specifies the requirements of gestational and genetic surrogacy agreements. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
ESPERO, S. Chang |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2633
In Vitro Fertilization; Required Insurance Coverage
RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried women, and male-female couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
ESPERO, S. CHANG |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2634
Department of Accounting and General Services; Stadium Authority; West Oahu; New Stadium; Aloha Stadium
RELATING TO STADIUMS.
Requires the department of accounting and general services to establish a working group to examine and evaluate state and private land to find a suitable location for the construction of a new stadium to serve as a replacement for Aloha Stadium and develop a plan to design, build, finance, and operate the new stadium. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT/GVO, WAM. |
ESPERO, Dela Cruz |
ETT/GVO, WAM |
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SB2635
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Mandatory Vessel Insurance; Removal
RELATING TO MANDATORY VESSEL INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Requires owners of vessels that are required to register with the State to obtain vessel insurance. Specifies the types of insurance coverage required. Exempts certain vessels from mandatory insurance requirement. Authorizes the chairperson of the board of land and natural resources to adopt administrative rules concerning mandatory vessel insurance. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to WTL/CPH, WAM. |
ESPERO, GABBARD, INOUYE, Riviere |
WTL/CPH, WAM |
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SB2636
Agriculture; Pesticides; Ban on Chlorpyrifos
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Bans distribution, sale, transport, and use in the State of any pesticide containing chlorpyrifos as an active ingredient. Takes effect on 10/1/2018. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, CPH. |
ESPERO, GABBARD |
AEN, CPH |
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SB2637
Department of Public Safety; Rehabilitation of Incarcerated Persons; Electronic Monitoring; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Appropriates $1,000,000 to the department of public safety for rehabilitation of incarcerated persons. Allows the department to contract with private service providers for rehabilitation services. Appropriates $250,000 for electronic monitoring of parolees, pre-trial detainees, and other inmates who may be released into society as a result of rehabilitation services provided for under this Act. Requires the department to report to the legislature twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2019. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM/LBR, WAM. |
ESPERO |
PSM/LBR, WAM |
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SB2638
Professional and Vocational Licensing; Licensing Authority; Duties and Scope of Practice
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING.
Prohibits a licensing authority from adopting rules that authorize an unlicensed individual to perform duties that may overlap or conflict with the duties and scope of licensed professions or vocations. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to LBR, CPH. |
BAKER, Galuteria |
LBR, CPH |
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SB2639
Taxation; General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Specifies that a person authorized to collect rent for another person is not required to pay the general excise tax on behalf of the owner. Specifies that transient accommodations brokers are not required to pay the transient accommodations tax unless acting as an operator. Specifies that advertisements through transient accommodations brokers are subject to advertising requirements. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/ETT, WAM. |
BAKER |
CPH/ETT, WAM |
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SB2640
Landlord Tenant Code; Holdover Seller; Exemption
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD TENANT CODE.
Provides a specific exemption to the landlord tenant code for sellers who occupy the residential real property after the transfer of the seller's ownership rights. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH. |
BAKER |
CPH |
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SB2641
Transient Accommodations; Local Contact
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
Requires transient accommodations operators to designate local contacts who are licensed real estate brokers or salespersons. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT, CPH. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
ETT, CPH |
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SB2642
Cesspools; Study Group; Pilot Program; Shore Water
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes a study group within the Department of Health to develop a pilot program to address contamination relating to waste-water, cesspools, and shore waters at Puako. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/AEN/WTL. |
BAKER |
CPH/AEN/WTL |
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SB2643
Insurance; Financial Information; Privacy
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Provides an insurer with an exception to the requirement of providing all of its customers with annual privacy notices where the insurer provides nonpublic personal financial information to nonaffiliated third parties under certain conditions and the insurer's policies and practices regarding disclosure of such information are unchanged. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH. |
BAKER |
CPH |
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SB2644
Broadband Internet Access Service; Protections; Net Neutrality
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE.
Requires a provider of broadband internet access services to be transparent with network management practices, performance, and commercial terms of its broadband internet access services. Prohibits a provider of broadband internet access services from blocking lawful websites, impairing or degrading lawful internet traffic, engaging in paid prioritization, or interfering with or disadvantaging users of broadband internet access services. Requires an applicant of a broadband-related permit seeking a state-granted or county-granted right to attach small cell or other broadband wireless communication devices to utility poles to comply with certain practices. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT/PSM, CPH. |
BAKER, GABBARD, GALUTERIA |
ETT/PSM, CPH |
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SB2645
Environmental Impact Statement; Delayed Construction; Community Discussion and Feedback Sessions
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires, for any proposed action involving construction for which an environmental impact statement has been accepted by an agency but for which construction has not commenced within five years of acceptance of the statement, the developer of the construction project to exercise due diligence with respect to any changes in the community where the project is planned and requires developers to hold community discussion and feedback sessions to discuss relevant and new concerns regarding the project. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to AEN/WTL, CPH. |
BAKER, Galuteria |
AEN/WTL, CPH |
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SB2646
Electronic Prescription Accountability System; Prescription Drugs
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Requires prescribers of certain controlled substances to consult the electronic prescription accountability system before issuing a prescription for the controlled substance. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, CPH. |
BAKER, INOUYE, KIDANI, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, K. Rhoads, L. Thielen |
PSM, CPH |
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SB2647
Mental Health Counselors; Licensure; Qualifications; Practicum Experience
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS.
Amends the practicum experience requirements for qualification for licensure as a mental health counselor. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH. |
BAKER, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, TOKUDA, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Nishihara, L. Thielen |
CPH |
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SB2648
Public Utilities Commission; Commissioners; Structure; Organization; Per Diem; Teleconference; Videoconference; Financial Disclosure
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Makes various updates to the structure and operations of the public utilities commission to increase efficiency and effectiveness, including: establishing guiding principles; establishing docket review and decision-making processes; permitting teleconference and videoconference abilities; specifying senior staff members who must file public financial disclosures; beginning 01/01/19, increasing the number of commissioners to five; updating the composition of the commission; specifying training requirements; clarifying commissioners' ability to appoint and employ staff; clarifying the roles of the executive officer and chief counsel; permitting neighbor island members to receive per diem compensation and compensation for travel expenses; and requiring the commission to report to the legislature regarding certain staff duties. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
BAKER, GABBARD, INOUYE, Espero, Galuteria, Kim |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2649
Public Utilities Commission; Adjudicatory Functions; Sunshine Law; Open Deliberation
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires open deliberation of the adjudicatory functions of the public utilities commission. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
BAKER, GABBARD, Galuteria, Kim, Nishihara, K. Rhoads |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2650
Motion Picture Theater Accommodation; Open Movie Captioning
RELATING TO MOVIE THEATERS.
Makes permanent the requirement for certain motion picture theater owners and operators to provide open movie captioning at least twice per week, one of which begins no earlier than 4:30Â p.m. Repeals the requirement to provide an option of personal closed captioning screenings by means of lightweight eyewear. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/HMS, JDC. |
BAKER, K. RHOADS, Gabbard, Galuteria, Nishihara, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
CPH/HMS, JDC |
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SB2651
Medical Cannabis Dispensaries; Employees; Employment; Felony
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES.
Specifies certain felonies that will preclude employment at a medical cannabis dispensary. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/LBR, JDC. |
BAKER, Gabbard, Galuteria, Kim, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
CPH/LBR, JDC |
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SB2652
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Insurers; Offices
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Allows licensed producers of motor vehicle insurers to satisfy the requirement that insurers provide a complete sales and claims office in the State by instead allowing the licensed producer to establish and maintain a sales and claims office. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to TRE, CPH. |
BAKER, INOUYE, S. Chang, English, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, Nishihara |
TRE, CPH |
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SB2653
Licensure; Licensure by Endorsement; Physicians; Surgeons; Osteopathic Physicians; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHAPTER 453, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Establishes requirements for licensure by endorsement for physicians, surgeons, and osteopathic physicians. Appropriates funds. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Espero, Gabbard, Galuteria, Kim, Nishihara |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2654
Electronic Smoking Devices; E-liquid; Tax; Permit; License
RELATING TO CHAPTER 245, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Makes unlawful shipment of tobacco products to anyone other than a licensee. Includes e-liquid within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law, thereby making all provisions of the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law that relate to tobacco products applicable to e-liquid as well. Increases the license fee for wholesalers or dealers and the retail tobacco permit fee. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
BAKER, HARIMOTO, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, English, Espero, Gabbard, Galuteria, Kim, Taniguchi |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2655
School Psychologists; Licensure; Board of Psychology
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY.
Establishes licensure requirements for school psychologists to be administered by the board of psychology. Amends the composition of the board to include two school psychologists. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to EDU/CPH, WAM. |
BAKER, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, TOKUDA, English, Galuteria, Kim, Nishihara |
EDU/CPH, WAM |
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SB2656
Health Insurance; Medication Synchronization; Prescription Drug Coverage; Pharmacies
RELATING TO MEDICATION SYNCHRONIZATION.
Allows the synchronization of plan participants' medications. Requires plans, policies, contracts, or agreements that are offered by health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organization and provide prescription drug benefits, to apply prorated daily cost-sharing rates for prescriptions dispensed by pharmacies for less than a thirty-day supply. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
BAKER, GABBARD, HARIMOTO, KIM, S. Chang, English, Espero, Galuteria, Nishihara, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2657
Transient Accommodations Tax; Gross Rental Price; Travel Agencies; Operators; Booking Platforms
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Ensures the State receives the full amount of transient accommodations tax, calculated based upon the gross rental price paid by a visitor, whether that amount is collected by a local Hawaii operator, travel agent, wholesale travel company, or online by an online travel agency or booking platform. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to ETT/CPH, WAM. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, KIM, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, S. Chang |
ETT/CPH, WAM |
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SB2658
Emergency Medical Services; Ambulance; County of Kauai; County of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for one ambulance unit each for the county of Kauai and the county of Hawaii, including equipment, supplies, and personnel costs. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, RUDERMAN, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2659
Medical Cannabis; Manufactured Cannabis Products; Transdermal Devices; Suppositories
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS PRODUCTS.
Updates transdermal patches to transdermal devices in section 329D-10, HRS, thereby including non-patch devices that deliver through the dermis. Adds cannabinoid suppositories to the list of cannabis products that may be manufactured and distributed by dispensaries. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, KIM, RUDERMAN, Gabbard, Ihara, Nishihara |
CPH |
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SB2660
Workers' Compensation; Firefighters; Cancer; Medical Care, Services, and Supplies
RELATING TO MEDICAL COVERAGE.
In the event of a controverted workers' compensation claim, requires an injured employee's private health care plan to pay for or provide medical care, services, and supplies; provided that when the claim is accepted, the employer shall reimburse the private health care plan and injured employee. In the event of an accepted claim for leukemia, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, or certain cancers by a firefighter with five or more years of service, requires an employer to be liable for 137 per cent of medical care, services, and supplies. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to LBR/CPH/PSM, WAM. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, TOKUDA, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, Kim, Ruderman |
LBR/CPH/PSM, WAM |
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SB2661
Sustainable Development Goals
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goals and indicators. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TANIGUCHI, TOKUDA, WAKAI, Espero, Kim |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2662
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal One; No Poverty
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal one, no poverty. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TANIGUCHI, TOKUDA, Espero, Wakai |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2663
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal Two; Zero Hunger
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal two, zero hunger. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, Espero, Wakai |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2664
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal Three; Good Health and Well-being
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal three, good health and well-being. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TANIGUCHI, TOKUDA, WAKAI, Espero |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2665
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal Four; Quality Education
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal four, quality education. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, ESPERO, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TANIGUCHI, TOKUDA, WAKAI |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2666
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal Five; Gender Equality
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal five, gender equality. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TANIGUCHI, TOKUDA, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2667
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal Six; Clean Water and Sanitation
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal six, clean water and sanitation. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
ENGLISH, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, ESPERO, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, WAKAI, Baker, Kim, Ruderman |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2668
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal Seven; Affordable and Clean Energy
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal seven, affordable and clean energy. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to TRE, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, ESPERO, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, WAKAI |
TRE, WAM |
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SB2669
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal Eight; Decent Work and Economic Growth
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal eight, decent work and economic growth. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to ETT/LBR, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TANIGUCHI, TOKUDA, WAKAI, Espero, Green |
ETT/LBR, WAM |
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SB2670
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal Nine; Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal nine, relating to industry, innovation, and infrastructure. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to ETT, WAM. |
ENGLISH, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, ESPERO, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, WAKAI, Baker |
ETT, WAM |
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SB2671
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal Ten; Reducing Inequalities
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal ten, reducing inequalities. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TANIGUCHI, TOKUDA, WAKAI, Espero, Green, Ihara |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2672
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal Eleven; Sustainable Cities and Communities
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal eleven, sustainable cities and communities. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TANIGUCHI, TOKUDA, WAKAI, Espero, Green |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2673
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal Twelve; Responsible Consumption and Production
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal twelve, responsible consumption and production. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, WAKAI, Espero |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2674
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal Thirteen; Climate Action
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal thirteen, climate action. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, ESPERO, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TANIGUCHI, TOKUDA, WAKAI |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2675
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal Fourteen; Life Below Water
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal fourteen, life below water. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, WAKAI, Espero |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2676
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal Fifteen; Life on Land
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal fifteen, life on land. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
ENGLISH, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, WAKAI, Baker, Espero, Ihara, Kim |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2677
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal Sixteen; Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal sixteen, relating to peace, justice, and strong institutions. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
ENGLISH, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, Baker, Espero, Taniguchi, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2678
Sustainable Development Goals; Goal Seventeen; Strengthening Implementation
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal seventeen, strengthening implementation. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to ETT, WAM. |
ENGLISH, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, WAKAI, Baker, Espero, Kim |
ETT, WAM |
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SB2679
Tort Liability; Immunity; County Lifeguards; Beaches; Ocean
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Provides limited liability protection for county lifeguards and counties providing lifeguard services on beaches or in the ocean. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, NISHIHARA, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Kidani, L. Thielen, Wakai |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2680
Weighted Student Formula; Remote Schools; Hana High and Elementary School; Education Funding; Study; Legislative Reference Bureau
RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study on the impact of the weighted student formula on small and remote schools to determine whether the formula fulfills its statutory purpose of equalizing operational funding among the State's public schools. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, GREEN, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, Espero, Galuteria, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2681
Genetically Engineered Material; Labeling Requirements
RELATING TO FOOD LABELING.
Establishes, beginning January 1, 2019, labeling requirements for any food or raw agricultural commodity sold in the State that contains a genetically engineered material, or was produced with a genetically engineered material; establishes exceptions; establishes violations; and requires director of health to adopt rules. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, Ihara |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2682
Invasive Species; East Maui; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources' division of forestry and wildlife, Maui branch, for invasive species technician positions in east Maui to address invasive plants and animals. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, TOKUDA, Galuteria, Ihara |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2683
Marijuana; Legalization
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Legalizes the personal use, possession, and sale of marijuana in a specified quantity. Requires licensing to operate marijuana establishments. Subjects marijuana establishments to excise taxes and income taxes. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
ENGLISH, RUDERMAN, Galuteria, Keith-Agaran |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2684
Pedestrian Walk Signals; Countdown Timers
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Clarifies what pedestrians are required to do when in a crosswalk while a countdown timer is operating. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to TRE, JDC. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, TOKUDA, Galuteria, Ihara |
TRE, JDC |
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SB2685
Small Farmer; General Excise Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts the gross proceeds of any qualified small farmer from the general excise tax. Repeals on 1/1/2022. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, Galuteria |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2686
Gray Water; New Building Permit
RELATING TO GRAY WATER.
Prohibits the issuance of new building permits unless it is established that the building will be furnished with equipment that allows for the collection and future use of gray water. Provides for exemptions. Takes effect on 1/1/2020. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to PSM/AEN. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, Galuteria, Harimoto |
PSM/AEN |
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SB2687
University of Hawai‘i; Hawaiian Language Translation of State Constitution; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawai‘i to translate the Hawai‘i State Constitution into the Hawaiian language. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to HWN/HRE/JDC, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, GALUTERIA, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, Tokuda |
HWN/HRE/JDC, WAM |
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SB2688
Genetically Engineered Seeds and Plant Parts; Prohibition; Open Field
RELATING TO GENETIC ENGINEERING.
Prohibits the planting of a genetically engineered seed or plant part in an open field. Allows the chairperson of the board of agriculture to grant an exception where such planting is done in a controlled environment. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN/CPH, WAM. |
ENGLISH, RUDERMAN, Ihara |
AEN/CPH, WAM |
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SB2689
Genetically Modified Material; Written Disclosure
RELATING TO GENETICALLY MODIFIED MATERIAL.
Requires a biotechnology company that sells a genetically modified animal, plant, or seed that the company knows or has reason to believe will be used to produce an agricultural commodity to provide written disclosure of possible risks from the use of such an organism; written notice does not waive any liability a biotechnology company may have toward a purchaser. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN/ETT/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
ENGLISH, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
AEN/ETT/CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB2690
Genetic Engineering; Precautionary Principle
RELATING TO GENETIC ENGINEERING.
Mandates the Department of Agriculture to take precautionary measures to anticipate, prevent, or minimize the adverse effects of biotechnology and genetic engineering. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to AEN/ETT, WAM. |
ENGLISH, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Ruderman |
AEN/ETT, WAM |
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SB2691
State Agencies; Boards; Public Meetings; Copy of Notice; Electronic Mail
RELATING TO BOARD MEETINGS.
Allows boards to file a copy of the notice of public meetings with the office of the lieutenant governor or appropriate county clerk's office via electronic mail. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, TOKUDA, Galuteria, Ihara, Ruderman |
JDC |
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SB2692
Open Meetings; Sunshine Law; Permitted Interactions; County Councils
RELATING TO COMMUNITY MEETINGS.
Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official board business, including a meeting of another entity, legislative hearing, convention, seminar, or community meeting. Clarifies that such meetings shall be meetings that are open to the public for purposes of permitted interactions. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2693
Festival of Pacific Arts; Temporary Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.
Makes an appropriation to the temporary commission on the thirteenth festival of pacific arts to plan for the historic event to be held in Honolulu from June 11 to June 27, 2020. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to JDC/ETT, WAM. |
ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, K. KAHELE, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara |
JDC/ETT, WAM |
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SB2694
Metropolitan Planning Organizations; Policy Boards; Membership
RELATING TO METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS.
Requires any metropolitan planning organization serving a metropolitan planning area within the jurisdiction of a county that includes at least three islands inhabited by permanent residents to include on its policy board one member of the senate and one member of the house of representatives. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to PSM/TRE, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, GALUTERIA, KEITH-AGARAN, Ihara |
PSM/TRE, WAM |
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SB2695
DBEDT; Business Development; Grant Program; Special Fund; Established; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Establishes the high-growth grant program and special fund to provide grants to qualified businesses for certain business development activities. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/24/2018- Referred to ETT, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, GALUTERIA, KEITH-AGARAN, TOKUDA, Ihara |
ETT, WAM |
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SB2696
Income Tax Credit; Former Inmate Hires; Technology Businesses
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Provides an income tax credit for wages paid by a technology business owner to employees who were formerly in the custody of the department of public safety. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
WAKAI, INOUYE, Baker, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2697
Transient Accommodations Tax; Travel Agencies and Tour Packagers
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Imposes registration requirements and transient accommodations tax on travel agencies and tour packagers that enter into arrangements to furnish transient accommodations at noncommissioned negotiated contract rates on their share of the proceeds. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT, WAM. |
WAKAI |
ETT, WAM |
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SB2698
Transient Accommodations Tax; Definition of Accessory Dwelling Unit; Definition of Transient Accommodations
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the definition of transient accommodations for tax purposes to expressly include accessory dwelling units, single family homes, and multi-family homes. Adds a definition of accessory dwelling unit. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT, WAM. |
WAKAI |
ETT, WAM |
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SB2699
Transient Accommodations Tax; Hotel Resort Fees
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Imposes the transient accommodations tax on additional hotel resort fees that are calculated separately from the advertised transient accommodation's rate. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT, WAM. |
WAKAI, BAKER, RIVIERE, Dela Cruz, Harimoto, Kim, Nishihara |
ETT, WAM |
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SB2700
Transient Accommodations Tax; Allocation; HTA; Homelessness
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Allocates funds from transient accommodations tax revenues to the Hawaii Tourism Authority to implement initiatives, in conjunction with the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association, to address homelessness in tourist and resort areas. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT, WAM. |
WAKAI |
ETT, WAM |
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SB2701
Income Tax Credit; Automatic Fire Sprinkler System; Qualified Taxpayer; Condominium
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Provides an income tax credit for qualified taxpayers, with incomes of not more than eighty per cent of the area median income, for qualified costs of an automatic fire sprinkler system installed and placed into any apartment or condominium built before 1975. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
WAKAI, ESPERO, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, K. KAHELE, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Baker, S. Chang, English, Inouye, Kim, Riviere, Taniguchi, Tokuda |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2702
Hawaii Aerospace Development Corporation; Established; Office of Aerospace Development; Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; Transfer
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT OF THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY.
Establishes the Hawaii aerospace development corporation to grow investments and job opportunities in the aerospace industry and for workforce development. Transfers all rights, powers, functions, and duties of the office of aerospace development and Pacific international space center for exploration systems to the Hawaii aerospace development corporation. Repeals the office of aerospace development and Pacific international space center for exploration systems. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT/PSM/GVO, WAM. |
WAKAI, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, Baker, S. Chang, Kidani, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
ETT/PSM/GVO, WAM |
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SB2703
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; SpinLaunch Inc.; Satellite Launch System ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SPINLAUNCH.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist SpinLaunch Inc., with the financing of the planning, design, and construction of a satellite launch system. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM/ETT, WAM. |
WAKAI, ESPERO, K. KAHELE, Baker, S. Chang, Galuteria, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, Taniguchi, Tokuda |
PSM/ETT, WAM |
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SB2704
Small Wireless Facilities; Wireless Facilities; Broadband; Economic Development; State-owned and County-owned Utility Poles; Permits
RELATING TO WIRELESS BROADBAND FACILITIES.
Establishes a process to upgrade and support next generation wireless broadband infrastructure throughout the State. Establishes a permitting, application, review, and approval process for wireless service providers to install wireless facilities on state or county owned utility poles, or install associated utility poles, in the right of way. Applies to permit applications filed with the State or county after 12/31/2018. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT/CPH, WAM. |
WAKAI, BAKER, Dela Cruz, Harimoto, Inouye, K. Kahele, Kim, Riviere |
ETT/CPH, WAM |
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SB2705
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Public-private Partnership Coordinator Position; Office of Public-private Partnership; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS.
Authorizes establishment of five state public-private partnership coordinator positions within the department of business, economic development, and tourism to manage certain public-private partnerships entered into by the State and associated contracts, proposals, and negotiations, except public-private partnerships entered into by Hawaii public housing authority. Establishes an office of public-private partnership within the department of business, economic development, and tourism. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT, WAM. |
WAKAI, INOUYE, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Nishihara |
ETT, WAM |
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SB2706
Audible Reverse Warning System; Residential Zones; Quiet Hours
RELATING TO NOISE CONTROL.
Prohibits the use of audible reverse warning systems on vehicles operating in residential zones, except between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on any day. Requires operators of vehicles equipped with an audible reverse warning system to reverse the vehicle only when another person is available to direct the vehicle's reversing. Subjects violators to a fine of up to $1,000. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to TRE/WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
WAKAI |
TRE/WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2707
Counties; Motor Vehicles; Mopeds; Trailers; Transfer of Ownership
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires transferors and transferees of used motor vehicles, mopeds, and trailers, including motor vehicles whose owners do not intend to drive the vehicle on public highways, to appear together before the county director of finance with government-issued identification to finalize a transfer of ownership. Directs police officers to remove from public streets any motor vehicle, moped, or trailer not properly transferred. Requires transferees to present a valid certificate of ownership in order to claim a vehicle removed from a public street. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM. |
WAKAI |
TRE/PSM, WAM |
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SB2708
Public Safety; Emergencies; Natural Disasters; Civil Defense; DOD; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCIES.
Appropriates $100,000 to the Department of Defense for the installation of new outdoor sirens in the Salt Lake area of Oahu. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
WAKAI |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2709
Office of Sustainability; Hawaii Sustainability Act; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.
Establishes sustainability goals for the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for an Office of Sustainability. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
WAKAI |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2710
Brewpub License; Small Craft Producer Pub License; Minors
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Permits brewpub and small craft producer pub licensees to allow minors, who are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian of legal drinking age, on the licensee's premises. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, CPH. |
WAKAI, BAKER, K. KAHELE, Dela Cruz, Inouye, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere |
PSM, CPH |
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SB2711
Liquor License; Brewpub License; Small Craft Producer Pub License; Retail Locations; Intoxicating Liquors; Growler Law; Recyclable Containers; Direct Shipping; Manufacturers; Wineries
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Clarifies that a class 14 brewpub licensee or class 18 small craft producer pub licensee may conduct certain activities at locations other than the licensee's primary manufacturing premises under certain conditions. Specifies that brewpubs and small craft producer pubs may sell malt beverages in growlers that may be recyclable containers and clarifies that growlers shall not exceed one gallon. Expands the law allowing direct shipping of wine by wineries to allow direct shipping of all forms of liquor by certain licensees. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, CPH. |
WAKAI, INOUYE, RIVIERE, Baker, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Kim, Nishihara |
PSM, CPH |
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SB2712
Beer; Draft Beer; Liquor Tax; Intoxicating Alcohol; Distilled Spirits; Cooler Beverage; Local Distilleries
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Includes distilled beverages containing spirits and added blending materials that contain less than twelve per cent of alcohol by volume in the cooler beverage definition. Deletes definition of draft beer. Applies the tax rate on draft beer to all beer. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, Baker, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Riviere |
WAM |
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SB2713
Disabled Persons Parking; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Provides an income tax credit to a taxpayer who purchases or modifies a personal vehicle for use by a person with a disability. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to WAM. |
GALUTERIA, KIDANI, Baker, Harimoto, Inouye, K. Kahele, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Tokuda, Wakai |
WAM |
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SB2714
Motor Vehicle Weight Tax; Exemption for Lifts and Ramps
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX.
Excludes the weight of lifts and ramps, motors to operate them, and vehicle chassis reinforcements, from the determination of net weight for non-commercial vehicles for purposes of levying the state and county motor vehicle weight tax. Takes effect on 7/1/2019. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to TRE, WAM. |
GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, KIDANI, Baker, Inouye, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Tokuda, Wakai |
TRE, WAM |
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SB2715
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Kaiuli Energy, LLC; Seawater Air Conditioning; District Cooling Facility and Chilled Water Distribution System ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST A SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING PROJECT IN HAWAII.
Extends the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist Kaiuli Energy, LLC, with the financing of the planning, design, and construction of a seawater air conditioning district cooling facility and chilled water distribution system. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to TRE, WAM. |
GALUTERIA, INOUYE, K. Kahele, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
TRE, WAM |
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SB2716
Specialty Contractors; Incidental and Supplemental Work; Definition
RELATING TO SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS.
Requires the contractors license board to adopt rules to define "incidental and supplemental to the performance of work" to limit the percentage of work under a single contract in an incidental craft or trade in which a specialty contractor may engage without a license. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to LBR, CPH. |
GALUTERIA, KIDANI, K. Kahele, Kim, Shimabukuro |
LBR, CPH |
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SB2717
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Cesspools; Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes a grant program and special fund to assist beneficiaries on Hawaiian home lands with cesspool upgrade or conversion costs. Establishes that a recipient of a cesspool upgrade grant shall not be eligible for the cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection income tax credit. Appropriates moneys for the grant program. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HWN/CPH, WAM. |
GALUTERIA, INOUYE, SHIMABUKURO, K. Kahele, Kidani, Kim |
HWN/CPH, WAM |
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SB2718
Medical Cannabis; Telehealth; Background Checks; Packaging; Law Enforcement; Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund; Reciprocity; Written Certification; Manufactured Cannabis Products
RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.
Amends the reciprocity program, subject to certain safeguards, reporting and transparency requirements, and payment of a visiting patient certifying fee. Extends the maximum period of validity of a qualifying patient's written certification of a debilitating medical condition. Allows a bona fide physician-patient or advanced practice registered nurse-patient relationship to be established via telehealth. Adds certain devices that provide safe pulmonary administration to the list of medical cannabis products that may be manufactured and distributed. Increases the tetrahydrocannabinol limit per pack or container of certain manufactured cannabis products. Exempts from the background check requirement employees of a dispensary or subcontracted production center or retail dispensing location without direct access, contact, or exposure to any cannabis or manufactured cannabis product. Conditions the department of health's mandatory disclosure of information and documents of dispensaries and production centers, for purposes of verifying qualifying patient information, only upon receipt of a legally authorized subpoena. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2719
Sexual Abuse; Civil Action; Statute of Limitations
RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
Extends the amount of time from the date an act of child sexual abuse occurred for a victim to bring a civil cause of action. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Kouchi |
JDC |
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SB2720
Child Protective Act; Family Court; Court-appointed Attorneys; Indigent Parents
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Requires the court to appoint counsel to indigent parents and to make every effort to do so at the first hearing attended by the parent. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Kouchi |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2721
Jurors; Master List; Voter Registration
RELATING TO JURORS.
Prohibits the use of voter registration lists to populate the master list of prospective jurors in each circuit. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to JDC. |
S. CHANG |
JDC |
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SB2722
Penal Code; Obstructing County Real Property Zoning Enforcement Operations
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.
Establishes the offense of obstructing county real property zoning enforcement operations. Makes the offense a class C felony. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
S. CHANG |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2723
Initiative; Proposed Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES II, III, AND XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FOR DIRECT INITIATIVE.
Proposes amendments to the state constitution to provide for direct initiative. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, L. THIELEN, Espero, Nishihara, Riviere |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2724
Legislative Term Limits; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve consecutive years in the house of representatives or twelve consecutive years in the senate, for members who are elected at the general election of 2020 and thereafter. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, L. THIELEN, Green, Harimoto, Riviere |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2725
Initiative; Enabling Legislation
RELATING TO ENABLING LEGISLATION BY THE PEOPLE.
Provides for initiative procedures. Takes effect upon ratification of a constitutional amendment enabling direct initiative. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, GREEN, L. THIELEN, Inouye, Nishihara, Riviere |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2726
Birth Defects; Pesticides; Department of Health; Temporary Ban; Reports; Database; Birth Defect Registry
RELATING TO HEALTH EFFECTS OF PESTICIDE USE.
Requires department of health to update how it obtains information for the birth defect registry with respect to pesticides, develop a comprehensive pesticide testing program, require reporting of pesticide use, ban pesticide use near public areas, and ban use of chlorpyrifos. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, CPH. |
RUDERMAN, K. RHOADS, Espero, Galuteria, Taniguchi |
AEN, CPH |
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SB2727
Health; Medical Aid in Dying
RELATED TO HEALTH.
Establishes a medical aid in dying act that establishes a regulatory process under which an adult resident of the State with a medically confirmed terminal disease may obtain a prescription for medication to be self-administered to end the patient's life. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, INOUYE, K. RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Nishihara |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2728
Invasive Species Authority; Establishment; Appropriation
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.
Restructures the Hawaii Invasive Species Council as the Hawaii Invasive Species Authority, administratively attached to the Department of Agriculture, to coordinate implementation of the Hawaii Interagency Biosecurity Plan and to improve coordination of the State's invasive species prevention, early detection, rapid response, control, enforcement, and outreach programs. Appropriates funds to implement the Authority and relevant interagency invasive species projects. Effective 7/1/2018. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB2301 |
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SB2729
Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Costs Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
Extending through the 2028 tax year, the time that the Department of Agriculture may certify important agricultural lands qualified agricultural costs. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB2302 |
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SB2730
Pesticide Use Revolving Fund; Ceiling
RELATING TO THE PESTICIDE USE REVOLVING FUND.
Increase the Pesticide Use Revolving Fund threshold from $250,000 to $1,000,000. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB2303 |
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SB2731
Industrial Hemp Program; Hemp Special Fund
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establish a special fund within the Department of Agriculture to deposit fees and expend funds necessary for the industrial hemp pilot program. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB2304 |
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SB2732
Coffee Berry Borer; Pesticide Subsidy Program Manager Position
RELATING TO COFFEE BERRY BORER.
Extending through the June 30, 2022, the exemption from chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes, of the pesticide subsidy program manager position in order to provide assistance to local coffee farmers for pesticide costs incurred through the final year of the program. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to AEN/LBR, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/LBR, WAM |
HB2305 |
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SB2733
Agriculture; Food Safety Certification Costs Grant Program
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Clarifies that the amount appropriated in Act 183, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, shall be deposited into the food safety certification costs grant program special fund and that the same amount shall be appropriated out of the special fund for fiscal year 2018-2019. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB2306 |
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SB2734
Employee's Designation of Beneficiary Form
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE'S DESIGNATION OF BENEFICIARY FORM.
Amend section 78-23(c), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the Employee's Designation of Beneficiary form to be kept in the department where the employee is employed and also to permit the designation to be filed and maintained electronically. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, WAM |
HB2307 |
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SB2735
Relating to the Independence of the Office of Information Practices
RELATING TO THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Statutorily establishes the Office of Information Practices' Director's term for six years and thereafter until a successor is appointed, and sets the salary equivalent to the salary of the Director of Health. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB2308 |
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SB2736
Procurement; Small Purchase of Service
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT OF SMALL PURCHASE OF SERVICE.
Authorizes rules for small purchase procedures for the purchase of health and human services under chapter 103F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective upon approval. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to GVO/HMS/CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/HMS/CPH, WAM |
HB2309 |
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SB2737
Procurement; Treatment Purchase of Service
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT OF TREATMENT PURCHASE OF SERVICES.
Authorizes the departments to issue the request for statements of qualifications and to establish lists of qualified providers for treatment purchase of service. Effective upon approval. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to GVO/HMS/CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/HMS/CPH, WAM |
HB2310 |
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SB2738
Protection of Personal Information on Unclaimed Electronic Devices
RELATING TO FOUND ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
Clarifies that found electronic devices that may contain personal information shall be sanitized before providing the unclaimed property to finders or disposing of the property by public auction or other means. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM/TRE, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/TRE, WAM |
HB2311 |
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SB2739
Alternative Project Delivery; Appropriation
RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY.
Provides public entities with an alternative method to deliver and finance state projects. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to GVO/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/WTL, WAM |
HB2312 |
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SB2740
Claims Against the State
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Makes appropriations for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB2313 |
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SB2741
Covered Offender Registration
RELATING TO COVERED OFFENDER REGISTRATION.
Adds section 707-733(1)(b), Hawaii Revised Statutes, as a covered offense when committed towards a minor, and provides uniformity to the requirements for defendants that are involuntarily hospitalized pursuant to section 706-607, Hawaii Revised Statutes, or have charges dismissed by reason of physical or mental disease, disorder, or defect pursuant to chapter 704, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/PSM, JDC |
HB2314 |
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SB2742
Criminal History Record Information
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION.
Clears up inconsistencies in the processing of expungements and public dissemination of criminal history record information relating to cases in which the defendant is acquitted or charges are dismissed by reason of physical or mental disease, disorder, or defect under chapter 704, Hawaii Revised Statutes, or is involuntarily hospitalized under section 706-607, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB2315 |
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SB2743
The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act
RELATING TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT.
Establishes in the Department of the Attorney General a program responsible for issuing credentials to qualified law enforcement officers pursuant to the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, as amended. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2316 |
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SB2744
False Claims to the State
RELATING TO FALSE CLAIMS TO THE STATE.
Amends false claims to the State statute by increasing penalties to maintain consistency with the federal False Claims Act and in order to comply with the federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990. Consistency will enable the State of Hawaii to receive a larger share of recoveries where parallel federal and state false claims cases produce penalties that are shared by the federal and state governments. Failure to maintain consistency could result in the State receiving a smaller share than would be permitted under the present model. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB2317 |
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SB2745
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONAL INFORMATION
RELATING TO CONFIDENTIAL PERSONAL INFORMATION.
Amends the definition of "confidential personal information," in section 708-800, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to eliminate unconstitutionally vague provisions in the law as determined by the Hawaii Supreme Court, in its decision of State v. Pacquing, 139 Haw. 302 (2016). |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB2318 |
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SB2746
Child Support; Income Withholding; Employer; Fines
RELATING TO INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPPORT.
Amends the income withholding requirements to impose a fine against any employer who discharges from employment, refuses to employ, or takes disciplinary action against any noncustodial parent subject to income withholding, or who fails to comply with an order of assignment of future income. Takes effect upon approval. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to LBR/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR/JDC, WAM |
HB2319 |
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SB2747
Nonprofit Corporations
RELATING TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS.
Amends Chapter 414D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify that public benefit corporations may not purchase its memberships, to clarify that a person who does not have authority to vote as a member of the board is not a director, to clarify that a corporation with members may designate its directors, to add previous wording that was inadvertently removed through Act 87, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, and to increase the length of time that the Attorney General has to review proposed sale of substantially all of the assets of public benefit corporations other than in the regular course of its activities. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
HB2320 |
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SB2748
Charitable Organizations
RELATING TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Amends chapter 467B, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to substitute the term "total revenue" in place of "gross revenue", clarify when professional solicitors must file financial reports, clarify when commercial co-venturers must provide a charitable organization with an accounting and the benefit, eliminate the requirement for certain charitable organizations to submit an audit report, and make other housekeeping amendments. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, WAM |
HB2321 |
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SB2749
Child Support Guidelines
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES.
Amends the child support guidelines requirements to provide for more opportunity for the public to be involved in the review of the guidelines and to require consideration of additional factors relating to the situation of the parents. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HMS/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS/JDC, WAM |
HB2322 |
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SB2750
Technology; Broadband; Wireless Facilities Networks; Zoning; Counties; State Functions and Responsibilities
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
Describes the application process for a permitted use permit to a state or county agency for the collocation of small wireless facilities on state or county utility poles, light standards, buildings, or structures. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ETT/PSM, WAM |
HB2323 |
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SB2751
Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems and Office of Aerospace Development
RELATING TO THE PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SPACE CENTER FOR EXPLORATION SYSTEMS.
Amends section 201-76, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to expressly place the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Deletes the executive director of the space center as a member of the board and adds the Chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Hilo. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM/HRE/ETT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/HRE/ETT, WAM |
HB2324 |
|
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SB2752
Green Energy Market Securitization
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Creates a $50,000,000 revolving line of credit sub-fund under the umbrella of the Green Energy Market Securitization (GEMS) loan fund for any state agency or department to finance energy efficiency measures. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to TRE/GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRE/GVO, WAM |
HB2325 |
|
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SB2753
Small Business Regulatory Review Board
RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW BOARD.
Clarifies the intent of the Small Business Regulatory Review Board's powers when reviewing state and county administrative rules that impact small business. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT/PSM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ETT/PSM |
HB2326 |
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SB2754
Lands Controlled by the State; Exemption from Legislative Approval of Sale or Gift of Lands
RELATING TO LANDS CONTROLLED BY THE STATE.
Exempts from legislative approval the sale of the leased fee interest in certain affordable leasehold developments by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
HB2327 |
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SB2755
Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Makes technical and housekeeping amendments to Act 159, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, and statutes amended by Act 159. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HOU/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/JDC, WAM |
HB2328 |
|
|
SB2756
Conveyance Tax; Allocation of Taxes Paid Into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Repeals the statutory cap on the disposition of conveyance taxes dedicated for deposit into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund for the financing of affordable rental housing development. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB2329 |
|
|
SB2757
Rental Housing Projects; General Excise Tax Exemption; Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Expands and extends to June 30, 2026, the certification for exemption from general excise tax and use tax costs for certain rental housing projects pursuant to section 201H-36(a)(5), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to include affordable rents. Requires said project owners to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers as a condition of certification. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB2330 |
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SB2758
Housing; Expedited Approvals for Eligible Affordable Housing Projects
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes expedited approvals for affordable housing projects seeking district boundary amendments for land areas of fifteen acres or less under the jurisdiction of the counties, as well as expedited approvals by the Hawaii Community Development Authority. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM/HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/HOU, WAM |
HB2331 |
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SB2759
Low-income Housing Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Specifies that certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code related to at-risk rules and deductions and to passive activity loss do not apply with respect to claims for the state low-income housing tax credit. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB2332 |
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SB2760
Hawaii Community-Based Economic Development Technical and Financial Assistance Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to deposit moneys it receives from the repayments of loans and payments of interest or fees from the Hawaii capital loan program in chapter 210, the Hawaii large fishing vessel purchase, construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair loan program in chapter 189, and the Hawaii small fishing vessel loan program in chapter 189, into the Hawaii community-based economic development revolving fund. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to ETT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ETT, WAM |
HB2333 |
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SB2761
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND DEFINITION OF "DEPENDENT-BENEFICIARY".
Amends the definition of "dependent-beneficiary" as used in chapter 87A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, WAM |
HB2334 |
|
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SB2762
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF); Insurance
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND EXEMPTION FROM THE INSURANCE CODE.
Expands the exemption of the EUTF from the insurance code. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to LBR/CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR/CPH, WAM |
HB2335 |
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SB2763
Employees' Retirement System; employer contributions.
RELATING TO EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Allows payment of employer contributions to the Employees' Retirement System in advance of the fiscal year in which the contributions are required; provides for interest on and application of the advance payments. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to LBR/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR/PSM, WAM |
HB2336 |
|
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SB2764
Employees' Retirement System; Unclaimed Property
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Preserves the Employees' Retirement System's use and control of unclaimed member contributions and benefit payments. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, WAM |
HB2337 |
|
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SB2765
Employees' Retirement System; Personnel
RELATING TO INVESTMENT PERSONNEL OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Allows the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System, through its Executive Director, to appoint one or more investment professionals and changes the status of investment specialists from civil service to exempt from civil service. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, WAM |
HB2338 |
|
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SB2766
Employees' Retirement System; accidental death; service-connected disability.
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Amends and clarifies the applicability of benefits for accidental death and service-connected disability benefits for members of the Employees' Retirement System. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, WAM |
HB2339 |
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SB2767
Employees' Retirement System; acquisition of retirement service credit.
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Amends and clarifies the acquisition of service provisions to maintain the tax-qualified status of the Employees' Retirement System. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to LBR, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR, WAM |
HB2340 |
|
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SB2768
Employees' Retirement System; Hawaii Domestic Relations Orders.
RELATING TO QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS.
Amends the effective date for the implementation of Hawaii Domestic Relations Orders by the Employees' Retirement System. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to LBR/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBR/JDC, WAM |
HB2341 |
|
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SB2769
Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies; Security Freeze; Credit Report; Protected Consumers; Fee
RELATING TO CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES.
Eliminates the fee charged by a consumer reporting agency to place, lift, or remove a security freeze requested by a consumer, protected consumer, or a protected consumer's representative. Allows a consumer to request a security freeze at any time. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, JDC |
HB2342 |
|
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SB2770
Health Clubs; Surety Bond Requirement
RELATING TO HEALTH CLUBS.
Requires health clubs to maintain a surety bond of at least $100,000 to be paid to any member who suffers loss of money paid due to the insolvency or cessation of operation of a health club. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH |
HB2343 |
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SB2771
Mortgage Servicers; Commissioner of Financial Institutions; Unlicensed Persons; Cease and Desist; Consent Order; Chapter 91; Administrative Proceeding; Rules; NMLS; Violation
RELATING TO MORTGAGE SERVICERS.
Augments the Commissioner of Financial Institutions ability to adapt chapter 454M, Hawaii Revised Statutes, requirements as reasonably necessary to use in NMLS. Authorizes the commissioner to enter into consent orders, and to issue cease and desist orders for chapter violations by licensees and unlicensed persons. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH |
HB2344 |
|
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SB2772
Money Transmitters; Commissioner of Financial Institutions; Powers; Bond; Security Device.
RELATING TO MONEY TRANSMITTERS.
Amends bond provisions for consistency with terms used in chapter 489D, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Clarifies the commissioner's powers, including authority to administer and enforce chapter 489D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, issue declaratory rulings and informal interpretations, investigate complaints, subpoena witnesses, conduct hearings, require disclosures and criminal history record checks, hire qualified professionals for assistance, deposit revenues, fees and fines into the compliance resolution fund, revoke or limit licenses for violation, and report licensee violations to an appropriate federal agency. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
HB2345 |
|
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SB2773
Administrator; Third party administrator; License
RELATING TO THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATORS.
Encourages disclosure of contracts between insurers and third party administrators (administrators), both to potential insureds and the insurance commissioner. Promotes the financial responsibility of administrators. Regulates administrators' practices in conformity with the general purposes of this article. Governs the qualifications and procedures for the licensing of administrators. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, WAM |
HB2346 |
|
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SB2774
Insurance; Health Insurance; Corporate Governance; National Association of Insurance Commissioners; Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure Model Act; Trade Name; Assumed Name; Pre-Existing Disclosure; Provider Reimbursement; Reimbursement By Provider; Medical Service Provider; Pharmacist; Contraceptive; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act; Group-Wid
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends various portions of the Hawaii Insurance Code under Hawaii Revised Statutes title 24 to update and improve existing Insurance Code provisions. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH |
HB2347 |
|
|
SB2775
Health insurance; Guaranty fund; Guaranty association; Hawaii health insurance guaranty association; Hawaii life and disability insurance guaranty association; Insolvency; Medical service organization; Mutual benefit society; Health maintenance organization; Health care provider; Covered claim; Chapter 431; Article 16
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION.
Creates and establishes an insurance guaranty fund for Hawaii domestic medical service organizations and health maintenance organizations. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, WAM |
HB2348 |
|
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SB2776
Citations; Motor Vehicle Repair Violations; Fines
RELATING TO CITATIONS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR VIOLATIONS.
Authorizes the issuance of a citation for specific violations of the motor vehicle repair laws and rules by licensees. Sets forth a process for licensees to contest the citation and provides for the assessment of fines for each violation. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
HB2349 |
|
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SB2777
Defense; National Guard
RELATING TO THE NATIONAL GUARD.
Allow the Department to recoup operating costs when the department allows for temporary facility use to the public. Currently, the law requires all monies received from the rentals shall be deposited into the general fund of the State. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB2350 |
|
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SB2778
Defense; National Guard; Chargeable Transient Quarters Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE CHARGEABLE TRANSIENT QUARTERS REVOLVING FUND.
Creates a Chargeable Transient Quarters revolving fund into which lodging and billet fees are deposited and accounted for. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB2351 |
|
|
SB2779
Board membership; Permits
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TEACHER STANDARDS BOARD.
Increase membership on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to include a member of the Native Hawaiian Education Council and a non-voting public university student teacher. Clarify that a permit is required for non-licensed teachers serving in public schools. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2352 |
|
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SB2780
Hawaii State Public Library System
RELATING TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
Makes miscellaneous technical amendments to facilitate library operations. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2353 |
|
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SB2781
Income Tax; Check-off
RELATING TO THE INCOME CHECK-OFF.
Increases from $2 to $4 the amount of authorized income tax check-off that may be designated payable from an individual's state income tax refund to the libraries special fund. Permits designation of check-off in the amount of $4 or $8 to the library special fund. Effective for taxable years after December 31, 2017. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2354 |
|
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SB2782
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Disclosure of Government Records
RELATING TO PERSONAL PRIVACY.
Specifies certain records of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands are not required to be publicly disclosed or made open to inspection pursuant to public records requests and may be discussed during an executive meeting of the Hawaiian Homes Commission. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2355 |
|
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SB2783
Public Housing; State Low-income Housing; Elder or Elderly Housing; Smoking Prohibited
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Prohibits smoking in and around public housing projects and state low-income housing projects under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and in and around elder or elderly housing. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2356 |
|
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SB2784
State Low-income Housing; Housing for Elders; Evictions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Creates an eviction process for the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's state low-income housing and state housing for elders programs. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2357 |
|
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SB2785
Public Lands; Hawaii Public Housing Authority Lands Exemption
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Exempts lands to which Hawaii Public Housing Authority holds title from the definition of "public lands" in section 171-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2358 |
|
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SB2786
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Trespass
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Provides that certain areas within Hawaii Public Housing Authority housing projects are closed to the public and amends criminal trespass in the second degree to permit the prosecution of an unauthorized entry or a violation of a written prohibition to enter into the subject housing projects. Clarifies requirements for signage notifying trespassers of illegal entry. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2359 |
|
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SB2787
Child Care Providers; Liability Insurance; Department of Human Services; Wiley Kaikou Muir Act.
RELATING TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.
Extends the implementation and enforcement dates of Act 161, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, until July 1, 2019. Requires the Department of Human Services to submit a report to the Legislature prior to the 2019 Regular Session. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2360 |
|
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SB2788
Department of Human Services; Med-QUEST Division; State Health Planning and Development Agency; Health and Healthcare Information and Data; Health Analytics Program
RELATING TO HEALTH ANALYTICS.
Establishes the Health Analytics Program in the Med-QUEST Division of the Department of Human Services and authorizes the Department of Human Services to maintain an all-payers medical claims data base. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2361 |
|
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SB2789
Department of Human Services; Administrative Appeals; Administrative Appeals Hearing Officers; Civil Service Exemption
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICERS.
Exempts from civil service positions known as Administrative Appeals Hearing Officer in the Department of Human Services. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2362 |
|
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SB2790
Rights of Children in Foster Care
RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
Amends the Child Protective Act, chapter 587A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by deleting the existing section 587A-3, Guiding Principles for children in foster care, and replacing it with a new section 587A- , Rights of children in foster care. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2363 |
|
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SB2791
Department of Human Services; Office of Youth Services; Juvenile Justice Reform; Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center
RELATING TO JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM.
Amends chapter 352 and chapter 352D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center, and transforms the approach of juvenile justice to a therapeutic model. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2364 |
|
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SB2792
Improve Safety of Children in Care; Criminal History Checks; Records of Deficiencies and Complaints; Role and Response to Reports of Death or Injury in a Child Care Setting; Release of Information for Purposes of Investigation; Penalties, Administrative and judicial action.
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires criminal history checks of adult relatives who provide care for a child whose family receives a child care subsidy from the Department of Human Services, clarifies that the Department of Human Services may take both administrative and judicial action to enforce child care licensing provisions of chapter 346, Hawaii Revised Statutes, clarifies the role and response of the child care licensing program when it receives a report of death or injury of a child in a child care setting, and addresses the release of information pending an investigation. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2365 |
|
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SB2793
Department of Human Services; Integrated and Multigenerational Approach; Reduction of Intergenerational Poverty
RELATING TO POVERTY.
Requires the Department of Human Services to use an integrated and multigenerational approach to delivering human services to reduce the incidence of intergenerational poverty and dependence on public benefits. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2366 |
|
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SB2794
Health Care Payments (HMS 401); Emergency Appropriation
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Makes an emergency appropriation from the general revenues of the State of Hawaii for fiscal year 2017-2018 to address the budget shortfall for health care payments program (HMS 401) in the Department of Human Services. Effective upon approval. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2367 |
|
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SB2795
Civil Service; Establish Positions
RELATING TO SERVICES PERFORMED BY CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES.
Authorizes establishment of permanent civil service positions for the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to provide services historically and customarily performed by civil service employees in connection with refuse collection. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2368 |
|
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SB2796
Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs; Quorum
RELATING TO THE POLICY ADVISORY BOARD FOR ELDER AFFAIRS.
Decreases the number of members appointed to the Policy Advisory Board of Elder Affairs. Specifies that ex officio members are non-voting members. Revises the list of State agencies that provide representatives to serve as ex officio members. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2369 |
|
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SB2797
Motion Picture Theater Accommodation; Closed Captioning; Open Movie Captioning; Audio Description
RELATING TO MOVIE THEATERS.
Repeals the sunset date from Act 39, Session Laws of Hawaii 2015, and makes permanent the requirement to offer open captioning during at least two showings per week of each motion picture that is produced and offered with open captioning. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2370 |
|
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SB2798
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waiver Administrative Claiming Special Fund
RELATING TO INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MEDICAID WAIVER ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMING SPECIAL FUND.
Create the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waiver Administrative Claiming Special Fund into which federal moneys may be deposited from Department of Health participation in the waiver program. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2371 |
|
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SB2799
Licensed Dental Hygienist; Public Health Setting
RELATING TO THE SUPERVISION OF LICENSED DENTAL HYGIENISTS IN A PUBLIC HEALTH SETTING.
Allows licensed dental hygienists to practice under the general or direct supervision of any licensed dentist providing dental services in a public health setting. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2372 |
|
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SB2800
Vital Statistics Records; Disclosure within the Department for Approved Research Purposes
RELATING TO THE SHARING OF VITAL STATISTICS RECORDS WITH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROGRAM EMPLOYEES FOR APPROVED RESEARCH PURPOSES.
Authorizes the Department of Health to disclose public health statistics records internally within the Department of Health for approved research purposes. Permits the Department of Health to disclose information from a public health statistics record for the purpose of contacting persons identified in the record to request further information. If consent is obtained, additional information from the record may be disclosed. Information may also be disclosed when the Department's institutional review committee determines that obtaining consent is impracticable and the public health purpose outweighs the confidentiality interest in the record. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2373 |
|
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SB2801
Labor Law Enforcement Special Fund; Collections
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
Establishes the Labor Law Enforcement Special Fund to finance the collection of penalties for violations of labor law; establishes two positions, including an attorney and legal assistant, in the Department of the Attorney General to represent the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations in collecting penalties for violations of law. Effective July 1, 2018. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2374 |
|
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SB2802
Temporary Disability Insurance; Disability Certification; Submission of Wage and Employment Information; Hearing Location; Service; Notice
RELATING TO TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE.
Permits advanced practice registered nurses to certify an employee's disability. Increases the penalty an employer is assessed for failing to submit timely wage and employment information. Permits filing of an appeal of a decision related to temporary disability insurance at the various offices of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations throughout the State. Allows the department to send notices of hearing electronically or by first-class mail. Clarifies that when the notice of hearing cannot be delivered to a party in the appeal, the notice may be given by online posting on the department's webpage. Allows the parties to a hearing to appear in person, via telephone, or by other communication devices. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
|
HB2375 |
|
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SB2803
Boiler and Elevator Safety Law; Boiler and Elevator Revolving Fund
RELATING TO BOILER AND ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
Makes housekeeping amendments to Boiler and Elevator Safety Law; extends the time from five to ten years for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to reimburse the general fund from the Boiler and Elevator Revolving Fund. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2376 |
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SB2804
Workers' Compensation Vocational Rehabilitation; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Creates a hierarchy of options for injured workers who require retraining. Creates time limits (two years) for vocational rehabilitation plans. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2377 |
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SB2805
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Investigation and Conciliation of Complaint
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION.
Authorizes the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission Executive Director to either issue a final conciliation demand or dismiss a discrimination complaint and issue a notice of right to sue after a determination of a reasonable cause of discrimination is made. Expressly does not extend the Executive Director's authority and discretion with respect to fair housing, to comply with the federal Fair Housing Act. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2378 |
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SB2806
Natural Resources; Inspection
RELATING TO THE TAKING OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
Clarifies that any police officer or agent of the Department of Land and Natural Resources upon whom the Board of Land and Natural Resources has conferred police powers may, in the performance of the officer's or agent's primary duties, inspect certain items for compliance with Title 12, Chapters 6D, 6E, and 6K, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and any rules adopted thereunder, or any other statutes, rules, or regulations relating to the protection and conservation of natural resources. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2379 |
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SB2807
State Boating Facilities; Disposition
RELATING TO DISPOSITION WITHIN STATE BOATING FACILITIES.
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources may lease all fast lands and submerged lands within any existing state boating facility pursuant to a request for proposals without regard to section 200-2.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2380 |
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SB2808
Commercial Activity for Ocean Recreation and Coastal Area Programs; Definition
RELATING TO RULES GOVERNING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY FOR OCEAN RECREATION AND COASTAL AREAS.
Amends the definition of "commercial activity" within section 200-4(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2381 |
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SB2809
Crustaceans; Prohibition on Taking or Killing; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO CRUSTACEANS.
Transfers the statutory provisions of section 188-58.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that prohibit the taking or killing of female spiny lobsters, kona crabs, and samoan crabs, to administrative rules of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2382 |
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SB2810
Deputy Sheriffs; Special Duty
RELATING TO SPECIAL DUTY FOR DEPUTY SHERIFFS.
Authorizes what is commonly known as "special duty" services, wherein deputy sheriffs serve the community by providing off-duty law enforcement services for monetary compensation to persons, organizations, and government entities other than the State Department of Public Safety. Requires the state Department of Public Safety to maintain, and revise when necessary, its policy and procedures that govern the processing of special duty requests and establish a compensation schedule for law enforcement services provided by deputy sheriffs performing special duty work. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2383 |
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SB2811
Uniform Controlled Substances Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Updates chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as follows: amends sections 329-16 and 329-38(h) to be consistent with federal law, by allowing prescribing authorization of drugs which include buprenorphine and naloxone to patients undergoing "medically managed withdrawal", also known as "detoxification treatment" and "maintenance treatment" by practitioners who are properly registered. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2384 |
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SB2812
Uniform Controlled Substances Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Updates chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with amendments in the federal Controlled Substances Act as required under section 329-11. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2385 |
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SB2813
Psychiatric Treatment; Administrative Order; Administrative Authorization Process; Department of Public Safety
RELATING TO ORDERS FOR TREATMENT OVER OBJECTION.
Authorizes psychiatric and medical treatment by administrative order despite a patient's objection for pretrial detainees or committed persons in the custody of the Department of Public Safety. Establishes criteria for issuing court or administrative order and the process to determine whether administrative order should be issued for psychiatric or medical treatment over the patient's objection. Effective 7/1/2018. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2386 |
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SB2814
Release of Misdemeanants
RELATING TO THE RELEASE OF MISDEMEANANTS.
Defines the circumstances for the Director of Public Safety or a designee of the director to release pretrial and sentenced misdemeanants at community correctional centers. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2387 |
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SB2815
Parole; Discharged Persons
RELATING TO PAROLE.
Clarifies circumstances under which the Hawaii Paroling Authority may grant early discharges. Provides the paroling authority with discretion when considering pardons for paroled prisoners and clarifies early discharge consideration of paroled prisoners is an administrative action, not an in-person hearing before the authority. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2388 |
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SB2816
Parole; Legislative Appropriations; Discharged Persons
RELATING TO PAROLE.
Specifies that funds for discharged persons be subject to legislative appropriation. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2389 |
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SB2817
Crime Victim Compensation for Mental Health Services
RELATING TO CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Authorizes crime victim compensation for mental health services for survivors in cases involving a death and for children who witness domestic violence. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2390 |
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SB2818
Uniform Controlled Substances Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Amends section 329-104(c), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the Department of Public Safety Narcotics Enforcement Division Administrator to disclose, at his discretion, confidential information from the Electronic Prescription Accountability System, more commonly known as the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, to authorized employees of the Department of Health Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division and the Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention Systems Branch. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2391 |
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SB2819
Emergency Appropriation; Department of Public Safety
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for Department of Public Safety to reimburse the Department of Human Services for specialty out-of-facility care and to pay the increased costs for pharmacy services. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2392 |
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SB2820
Emergency Appropriation; Department of Public Safety
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for the Department of Public Safety to pay for the temporary housing of 248 inmates at a non-state facility for an additional six months, during work on capital improvements to the Halawa Correctional Facility, under DAGS Job No. Job No. 12-27-5644 – security electronics and hardware repairs and improvements. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2393 |
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SB2821
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2017; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2017. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2394 |
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SB2822
Electronic Filing of Tax Returns
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC FILING.
Authorizes the Department of Taxation to require certain taxpayers to file returns electronically, subject to exceptions for reasonable cause as provided by administrative rules. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2395 |
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SB2823
Tax Administration
RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION.
Increases the limit on revenues collected by the special enforcement section that are deposited into the tax administration special fund. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2396 |
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SB2824
Tax Appeals
RELATING TO TAX APPEALS.
Requires dismissal of appeals to the board of review if the board has been unable to constitute quorum for twelve consecutive months from the date the appeal is made and allows taxpayers to appeal to the tax appeal court within thirty days of dismissal. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2397 |
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SB2825
Transportation; Autocycles; Operation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
To amend the drivers licensing requirements for operation of autocycles. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2398 |
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SB2826
Transportation; Drug; Intoxicants; Impairment
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Clarifies the definition of "drug" in chapter 291E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding the use of intoxicants while operating a vehicle. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2399 |
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SB2827
Transportation; Reconstructed vehicles; Vehicle Identification Number
RELATING TO RECONSTRUCTED VEHICLES.
To amend the law relating to County finance director’s duties by removing authority to issue a vehicle identification number to a reconstructed motor vehicle. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2400 |
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SB2828
Transportation; Motor Vehicle Inspection
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTIONS.
Expands authority of the Director of Transportation over required motor carrier vehicle inspections. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2401 |
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SB2829
Security; Law Enforcement; Transportation
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S OFFICE OF SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes the Office of Law Enforcement and Security for Transportation Systems in the Department of Transportation. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2402 |
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SB2830
Safety oversight; Mass Transit Special Fund
RELATING TO THE MASS TRANSIT SPECIAL FUND.
Provides funds to the Department of Transportation for the safety oversight of rail fixed guideway system. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2403 |
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SB2831
University of Hawaii; Procurement
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Reinstate the President of the University of Hawaii as the chief procurement officer for contracts for construction and construction related professional services furnished by licensees under chapter 464, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2404 |
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SB2832
University of Hawaii; Special Fund
RELATING TO ENERGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Allow funds appropriated by the Legislature to be deposited into the University of Hawaii Green Special Fund and clarify the authority to expend funds and the scope of projects that can be funded. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2405 |
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SB2833
University of Hawaii; Authorization of Revenue Bonds
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.
Authorizes the University of Hawaii to issue $100,000,000 in revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the construction and maintenance of qualifying capital improvement projects. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2406 |
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SB2834
Indemnification; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO INDEMNIFICATION OF COUNTY AGENCIES.
Facilitate the process by which the University of Hawaii obtains approval to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless a county agency, its officers, agents, and employees for university purposes and functions on county facilities. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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HB2407 |
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SB2835
CIP; Twentieth Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTIETH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twentieth senatorial district. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GABBARD |
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SB2836
University of Hawaii; Appropriation; Cooperative Extension Service ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE.
Appropriates funds to the UH college of tropical agriculture and human resources cooperative extension service for one full-time ornamental plant extension agent. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, ENGLISH, NISHIHARA, Baker, Galuteria, Harimoto, Kim, Taniguchi, Wakai |
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SB2837
Pesticides; Prohibition; Chlorpyrifos
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Prohibits the use of pesticides containing the active ingredient chlorpyrifos. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GREEN, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS |
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SB2838
Pornography; Digital Blocking Capabilities
RELATING TO PORNOGRAPHY BLOCKERS.
Requires persons who manufacture, sell, offer for sale, lease, or distribute a product that makes content accessible on the internet to include digital blocking capability that renders pornographic material inaccessible. Allows consumers to disable the blocking capability if the consumer fulfils certain requirements, including payment of a digital access fee that is deposited into the human trafficking victim services fund. Requires persons who manufacture, sell, offer for sale, lease, or distribute a product that makes content accessible on the internet to establish and maintain a reporting system for content that is improperly blocked and pornographic content that the blocking capability fails to block. Establishes the offense of failure to include digital pornography blocking capability. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, Baker, Espero, Galuteria, Ihara |
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SB2839
Agricultural Enterprises; Agricultural Enterprise Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES.
Establishes a new agricultural enterprise program within the department of agriculture to plan, design, construct, operate, manage, maintain, repair, demolish, and remove infrastructure on any lands under the jurisdiction of the department, to support and promote agriculture. Creates two new positions to implement the program. Establishes the agricultural enterprise special fund. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, ESPERO, GREEN, S. Chang |
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SB2840
Check Cashers; Deferred Deposits; Registration; Payment Plans
RELATING TO CHECK CASHING.
Requires check cashers to register with the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Requires check cashers to offer consumers the option to participate in a payment plan, if certain conditions are met. Requires posting of certain information and written notice containing specific information to be provided to consumers. Amends the limit, deposit deferral, and fees charged for deferred deposit transactions. Removes the exemption for entities engaged in the retail sale of good or services that periodically cash items for a fee. Effective 7/1/2020. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2841
Motor Vehicle Safety; Highly Intoxicated Drivers
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.
Adds definition for highly intoxicated driver. Establishes evidence and sentencing parameters for highly intoxicated drivers. Establishes minimum and maximum administrative license revocation periods for highly intoxicated drivers. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2842
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Land Acquisition; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the acquisition of certain farm lands in west Kauai by the agribusiness development corporation. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2843
Taxation; Excise Tax; Large Cigars
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the excise tax rate on large cigars. |
(S)
1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2844
Hawaii Apprentice Hunting License Program; Established
RELATING TO HUNTING.
Establishes the Hawaii apprentice hunting license program. Allows a license holder to participate in hunting under certain conditions. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2845
Seafood Sustainability; Functional Plan; Office of Planning
RELATING TO FOOD SUSTAINABILITY.
Requires the office of planning, in coordination with the appropriate departmental agency, to prepare and periodically update a functional plan for seafood sustainability that expands the State's priority on food by including wild seafood as a viable food source. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2846
East Kauai Irrigation System; Transfer of Operational Authority; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
Transfers operational authority over the portions of the east Kauai irrigation system operated and maintained by the east Kauai water users' cooperative as of July 1, 2018, to the department of agriculture upon adoption of rules. Establishes positions within the agricultural resource management division. Authorizes GO bonds. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2847
Commercial Marine License; Subtype Licenses; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL FISHING.
Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to issue commercial marine licenses and subtypes of commercial marine licenses for the taking of marine life. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2848
Aquatic Resources; Bottomfish; DLNR
RELATING TO BOTTOMFISH.
Ensures that DLNR regulations related to bottomfishing are supported by the current status of stocks and scientific evidence. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2849
Motor Vehicle Registration; Special Interest Vehicles; Former Military Vehicles
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Classifies certain former military vehicles as special interest vehicles. Enables owners of former military vehicles to apply for registration with the director of finance of the county in which the former military vehicle resides. Makes conforming amendments. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2850
Cesspools; Upgrade and Conversion; Low Interest Loan Program
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires the department of health to coordinate with each county water department to establish a low interest loan program for the upgrade or conversion of cesspools in each county to aerobic treatment unit systems. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2851
Revision Bill
RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES AND THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, AND DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.
Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes and the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, and deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2852
Grants; Weed and Seed Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WEED AND SEED STRATEGY.
Appropriates funds as a grant to Weed and Seed Hawaii to maintain the weed and seed strategy, which is a collaborative effort to prevent crime and rebuild communities in targeted areas. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
K. RHOADS, ESPERO, NISHIHARA |
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SB2853
Money Transmitters; Virtual Currency
RELATING TO MONEY TRANSMITTERS.
Defines "virtual currency" within the Money Transmitters Act. Clarifies that the permissible investment requirements for money transmitter licensees shall not apply to money transmissions of virtual currency. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
K. RHOADS, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN |
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SB2854
Mopeds; Registration Requirements; Fine
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
Establishes a fine not to exceed $100 for mopeds owners who fail to comply with moped registration requirements. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
IHARA, ESPERO, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, KIM, K. RHOADS, Baker, S. Chang, Harimoto, Riviere, Taniguchi, Wakai |
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SB2855
Housing Voucher Program; Full-time Teachers; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to develop and implement a housing voucher program for full-time teachers employed by the department of education or at a public charter school. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
S. CHANG |
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SB2856
Tax Credits; Low-Income Household Renters; Consumer Price Index
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the income tax credit for low-income household renters claimed by qualified taxpayers depending on the taxpayer's status and adjusted gross income. Uses the consumer price index to adjust the amount of tax credit claimed by a taxpayer. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
S. CHANG |
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SB2857
CIP; Senate; 17th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 17th senatorial district. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
NISHIHARA |
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SB2858
Inmate Rehabilitation; Reentry System; Performance Indicators
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Public Safety to establish key performance indicators for inmate reentry system. Requires reports, using key performance indicators, to be provided to the legislature. Creates the annual corrections and program report as a consolidated report of other annual reports. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, ESPERO, Wakai |
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SB2859
Corrections; Administrative and Disciplinary Segregation
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Establishes procedures for the use of administrative and disciplinary segregation in correctional institutions. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
NISHIHARA, Baker, Espero, Wakai |
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SB2860
Pretrial Release; Court Appearance Reminder System; Risk Assessment
RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.
Requires courts to order any person charged with a criminal offense to be released on personal recognizance or on the execution of an unsecured bond, unless the person is unlikely to appear for trial. Requires the Judiciary to establish statewide court appearance reminder system. Establishes requirements for any pretrial risk assessment tool used by the Judiciary. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, ESPERO, Wakai |
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SB2861
Inmate Rehabilitation; Reentry System; Reporting Requirements
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires DPS to establish performance indicators. Requires quarterly reports of the established performance indicators, criminal offender treatment programs, and programs established pursuant to the community safety act. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, ESPERO, Wakai |
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SB2862
Government; Budget; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii to submit a report to the legislature within thirty days of each appropriation transfer or changes between programs. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
K. KAHELE, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, S. Chang |
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SB2863
Penal Code; Criminal Property Damage; Property Holding Cultural or Historical Significance to Native Hawaiians
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Amends the crimes of criminal property damage in the first, second, and third degrees to include damage to property holding cultural or historical significance to Native Hawaiians according to the dollar value of the damaged property. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
K. KAHELE, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, KIDANI, S. Chang |
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SB2864
Hawaiian Language; Bilingual Traffic Signage; Department of Transportation; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Requires the department of transportation to conduct a pilot project, in cooperation with one or more counties, to include the Hawaiian language on traffic signs on state and county lands of the participating counties. Appropriates funds for the execution of the pilot project. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
K. KAHELE, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, S. Chang |
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SB2865
Institute for Astronomy; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE INSTITUTE FOR ASTRONOMY.
Transfers administrative authority, personnel, and facilities for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy currently located at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to the University of Hawaii at Hilo. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
K. KAHELE, DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, KIM, S. Chang, Wakai |
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SB2866
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Aquatic Mitigation Banking; Aquatic In-lieu Fee Mitigation
RELATED TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use in-lieu fee mitigation to restore, create, enhance, or preserve aquatic habitats or resources as compensatory mitigation. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
K. RHOADS |
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SB2867
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Fisheries Technician IV Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to establish two full-time fisheries technician IV positions and for operating expenses for a recreational fishing program at the Nuuanu reservoir. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
K. RHOADS |
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SB2868
Transient Accommodations Tax; Transient Accommodations Brokers; Gross Rental Proceeds
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the definition of "gross rental proceeds" to provide that the transient accommodations tax for sales of transient accommodations that are arranged by transient accommodations brokers shall be calculated based on the amount charged by the transient accommodations broker, rather than the amount received by the operator of the transient accommodations. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, WAKAI |
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SB2869
Court Proceedings; Constitutional and Statutory Claims; Legislature; Standing to Intervene
RELATING TO COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Provides that the Legislature shall have standing to intervene in any court proceeding involving a claim based upon a constitutional or statutory provision. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, ESPERO |
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SB2870
Information Practices
RELATING TO INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Permits public inspection and duplication of salary ranges, rather than exact compensation, for legislative employees. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Espero, Taniguchi |
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SB2871
Marketplace Facilitators; Referrers; Remote Sellers; General Excise Tax; Use Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires marketplace facilitators, referrers, and remote sellers that meet certain requirements to remit general excise or use taxes or report sales information. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, Wakai |
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SB2872
Homelessness; HHFDC; Hale Kokua Pilot Project
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes a 5-year Hale Kokua pilot project under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to reduce homelessness by incentivizing and assisting private homeowners who set aside existing dwelling units, or construct new or improve existing dwelling units, for rental by families and individuals classified as homeless under the project. Requires interim and final reports to the legislature. Repealed on 7/1/2023. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GREEN, ESPERO, RUDERMAN, Harimoto, K. Rhoads |
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SB2873
Homelessness; Housing; Outreach; Rapid Rehousing; State Rent Supplement; Housing First; Oahu Family Assessment Center; Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Appropriates funds to DHS and DOH to continue to administer programs for individuals or families who require assistance to avoid or escape homelessness including outreach, Rapid Rehousing, Housing First, Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, and the Family Assessment Center on Oahu. Appropriates funds to HPHA for public housing improvements and renovations statewide and a pilot program for the State Rent Supplement Program. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GREEN, ESPERO, HARIMOTO, K. RHOADS, Riviere, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
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SB2874
Pesticides; Genetically Engineered Crops; Mandatory Disclosure; Buffer Zones; Prohibition of Open Air Testing; Moratorium on Experimental Genetically Engineered Crops; Environmental Impact Statement; Penalties
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires certain commercial agricultural entities to disclose use of pesticides. Requires certain commercial agricultural entities to disclose production of genetically engineered crops. Establishes pesticide buffer zones. Prohibits open air testing of experimental pesticides and experimental genetically engineered crops. Places a moratorium on all experimental use and commercial production of genetically engineered crops until the DOA completes an environmental impact statement and implements a permitting process. Establishes requirements for the environmental impact statement and genetically engineered crops permitting process. Imposes penalties for violations. Requires DOA to adopt rules. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GREEN, S. Chang, Ihara, Kim |
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SB2875
Child Care Providers; Liability Insurance Coverage Disclosure
RELATING TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.
Repeals language that requires child care providers to disclose a summary of information that includes the insurer's name and contact information, coverage amounts, and effective dates for liability insurance coverage. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
HARIMOTO |
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SB2876
Emergency Medical Services; Ambulance; County of Kauai; County of Hawaii; City and County of Honolulu; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for one ambulance unit each for the county of Kauai, the county of Hawaii, and the city and county of Honolulu, including equipment, supplies, and personnel costs. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
HARIMOTO, BAKER, GREEN, WAKAI, Ihara, Riviere |
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SB2877
University of Hawaii Cancer Center; Hawaii Early Phase Cancer Clinical Trials Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CANCER CENTER.
Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for the construction of the Hawaii early phase cancer clinical trials program at the University of Hawaii cancer center. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
HARIMOTO, BAKER, GREEN, S. Chang, Ihara, L. Thielen, Wakai |
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SB2878
Department of Health; Working Group; Health in All Policies; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Establishes a working group to examine and advise on amendments that can be made to the department of health's statutory powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities to include population-based approaches to public health and prevention that recognize the multiple factors beyond health care and the collaborative approach required to create health. Appropriates funds to support the activities of the working group. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
HARIMOTO, GREEN, Baker, Ihara, Wakai |
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SB2879
Information Technology; Department of Education; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Working Group
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the office of enterprise technology services, in collaboration with the department of education, to establish a working group to study the department of education's information technology infrastructure, operations, and services. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
HARIMOTO, GREEN, S. Chang, Ihara, Wakai |
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SB2880
Drug Possession; First Time Offender Penalty Reduction; Misdemeanor
RELATING TO PROMOTING DANGEROUS DRUGS.
Establishes the misdemeanor offense of promoting a dangerous drug in the fourth degree for first time offenders who possess smaller amounts of a dangerous drug. Amends related provisions for the promotion of the promotion of dangerous drugs in the second and third degree for consistency. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ESPERO (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2881
Criminal Procedure; Bail; Bailable Offenses; Serious Crimes; Violent Crimes
RELATING TO BAIL.
Requires that a defendant be denied bail when the charge is for a violent crime or the defendant has been previously convicted of a violent crime. Distinguishes between a serious crime for which the judge has the discretion to grant bail and a violent crime for which bail must be denied. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ESPERO, GABBARD, GREEN, Inouye, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
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SB2882
Penal Code; Criminal Procedure; Victims and Witnesses of Sexual Offenses; Right to Speedy Trial
RELATING TO SPEEDY TRIAL.
Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, HRS, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ESPERO |
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SB2883
Film Studio; University of Hawaii West Oahu; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Master Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FILM INDUSTRY.
Requires and appropriates funds for the department of business, economic development, and tourism, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii West Oahu, to develop a master plan to build a studio complex on the campus of the University of Hawaii West Oahu to be used for film production and classes for the academy of creative media. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ESPERO, GABBARD, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Harimoto, Ihara, K. Kahele, Wakai |
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SB2884
Homelessness; Temporary Emergency Transitional Housing
RELATING TO TEMPORARY HOUSING.
Allows the State to construct temporary emergency transitional housing for homeless persons without going through permitting process. Authorizes the State to cooperate with nonstate actors to find permanent housing and other programs for homeless persons. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ESPERO, S. CHANG, Inouye, Kim, Taniguchi, Wakai |
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SB2885
Small Business Regulatory Review Board
RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW BOARD.
Clarifies the intent of the small business regulatory review board's power when reviewing state and county administrative rules that impact small businesses. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ENGLISH, Harimoto, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
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SB2886
State Budget; East Maui Water Systems; Capital Improvement Projects ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Amends descriptions of capital improvement projects related to East Maui Water Systems in the General Appropriations Act of 2015, as amended by the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2016. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ENGLISH, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, Ihara |
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SB2887
Hawai‘i and Taiwan; Sister State Relationship; Twenty-Fifth Anniversary; Recognition; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Appropriates moneys for events recognizing the twenty-fifth anniversary of the sister state relationship between Hawai‘i and Taiwan. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ENGLISH, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, TANIGUCHI, Harimoto, Ihara, Nishihara |
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SB2888
CIP; DOT; Paia Bypass; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PAIA BYPASS.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for appropriation funds to the department of transportation to plan, design, and construct the Pa‘ia bypass. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ENGLISH, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, Gabbard, Ihara, Nishihara |
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SB2889
Capital Improvement Project; Pa‘ia Elementary School; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund the planning, design, and construction of six classrooms at Pa‘ia elementary school on Maui. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, Gabbard, Ihara |
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SB2890
GET; Marketplace Provider
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the general excise tax law by adding a definition for "marketplace provider." Provides that a person with no physical presence in the State shall be considered to be engaged in business in the State if, in any year, the person has gross receipts attributable to transactions in the State totaling $100,000 or more. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
DELA CRUZ, S. CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI, Galuteria |
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SB2891
DOH; Telehealth; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to conduct a telehealth pilot project. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KIDANI, S. Chang, Galuteria, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Wakai |
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SB2892
Condominium Property Regimes; Agricultural Land; County Supplemental Rules
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Requires the counties to adopt supplemental rules on condominium property regimes, including those that include agricultural lands. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KIDANI, RIVIERE, S. Chang |
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SB2893
University Districts; Development Standards; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY DISTRICTS.
Specifies the purposes of a university district. Authorizes the University of Hawaii to adopt rules related to university districts. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, S. Chang, Wakai |
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SB2894
Agriculture; Local Food Production; Imported Food Crops; Crop Performance Testing Trials; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the department of agriculture, in coordination with the agribusiness development corporation and University of Hawaii college of tropical agriculture and human resources, to conduct crop performance testing trials on state agricultural lands of Hawaii's most highly imported food crops. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
DELA CRUZ, KIDANI |
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SB2895
Department of Education; Roosevelt High School; Gymnasium; Music Building; Capital Improvement Project; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds from the issuance of those bonds for plans, design, construction, and equipment for a new gymnasium and new music building at Roosevelt high school. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TANIGUCHI |
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SB2896
Japanese Emigrants; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii; Appropriation; Grants ($)
RELATING TO THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST ARRIVAL OF JAPANESE EMIGRANTS TO HAWAII.
Appropriates funds as a grant to the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii for the presentation and coordination of events and programs to celebrate and commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first arrival of Japanese emigrants to Hawaii. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TANIGUCHI |
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SB2897
Honolulu Biennial Foundation; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HONOLULU BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL ARTS EXHIBITION.
Appropriates moneys, as a grant, for the Honolulu biennial international arts exhibition. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TANIGUCHI |
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SB2898
Hawaii Labor Relations Board; Occupational Safety and Health; Delivery of Decisions and Orders
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH.
Requires the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to deliver its decisions and orders by hand, USPS mail with delivery confirmation, or electronically. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TANIGUCHI |
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SB2899
Collective Bargaining; Labor Relations Board; Delivery of Decisions and Orders; Notice Requirements
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires the Labor Relations Board to deliver its orders and decisions by hand, USPS mail using a delivery confirmation, or electronically. Extends the time to hold a hearing on a complaint from 40 to 90 days. Repeals the requirement for the State to pay for witness fees and to conduct an audit. Establishes a collective bargaining dispute resolution special fund. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TANIGUCHI |
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SB2900
Transient Accommodations Tax Enforcement; Tax Administration Special Fund; Special Enforcement Section
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Increases the revenue threshold for the tax administration special fund and allocates the additional moneys to the special enforcement section for the enforcement of the transient accommodations tax. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
WAKAI |
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SB2901
Hawaii Convention Center; HTA; Transient Accommodations Tax; Debt; General Obligation Bonds
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Forgives the debt owed to the State by the Hawaii Tourism Authority for the convention center construction costs and related interest. Reduces the transient accommodations tax revenue allocation to the convention center enterprise special fund. Establishes a convention center repair and maintenance special fund and a convention center emergency special fund and allocates a portion of the transient accommodations tax to those funds. Increases the minimum fund balance of the tourism emergency special fund. Requires annual reports. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
WAKAI |
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SB2902
Technology; Software Application Challenges; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds for grants to participants in software application challenges so that the proofs of concept created during the challenges can be developed into prototypes suitable for local and state government. Appropriates funds. Requires matching funds. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, BAKER, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, English, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
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SB2903
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Manufacturing Development Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for continuance and administration of the manufacturing development program. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, BAKER, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, Ihara, Inouye, Nishihara, Riviere, Taniguchi |
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SB2904
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Business Innovation Research Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for continuance of the small business innovation research program. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, BAKER, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, S. Chang, English, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere, Taniguchi |
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SB2905
On-Site Early Childhood Facilities; Income Tax Credit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ON-SITE EARLY CHILDHOOD FACILITIES.
Establishes an income tax credit for employers who create on-site early childhood facilities. Establishes and appropriates funds for one on-site early childhood facility coordinator position. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN |
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SB2906
Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness; DHS; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes the position of the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness in statute. Attaches the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness to the Department of Human Services for administrative purposes, but requires the position to report to the Governor. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN |
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SB2907
Charter Schools Facilities Special Fund; Establishment
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Establishes a special fund for public charter school facilities funding. Provides assessment exemptions. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN |
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SB2908
AG's Hawaii Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Requires the Task Force to submit a report to the Legislature. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, HARIMOTO, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, English, Keith-Agaran |
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SB2909
Law Enforcement; Attorney General; DLNR; DPS; DOT
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes an enforcement division in the Department of the Attorney General. Transfers to the Department of the Attorney General enforcement division the law enforcement activities of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement; the Department of Public Safety state law enforcement officers and the narcotics enforcement division; and the Department of Transportation harbors division. Repeals the sunset of Act 116, SLH 2013, as amended by section 4 of Act 101, SLH 2015. Effective 7/1/2019. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN |
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SB2910
Grid Resiliency; Energy; Disaster Preparedness; Capital Investment; Rebate Program; Task Force
RELATING TO ELECTRIC GRID RESILIENCY.
Establishes the grid resiliency capital investment program and the grid resiliency rebate program as well as a grid resiliency task force to prepare the State's electrical grid for natural disasters and other emergencies. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, Galuteria, Harimoto, K. Kahele, Kidani, Wakai |
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SB2911
Lalamilo Reservoir Site; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Environmental Site Assessment; Land Exchange; Public Library; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE.
Makes an appropriation for DLNR to conduct a phase I environmental site assessment and, if necessary, a phase II environmental site assessment and suitable environmental remediation at the former Lalamilo reservoir site on the island of Hawaii as due diligence for a proposed land exchange for relocation of a public library. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, ESPERO, Baker, S. Chang, Galuteria, Keith-Agaran, K. Kahele, Wakai |
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SB2912
Traffic-Control Devices; Malfunctions; Authority to Proceed
RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL.
Permits the driver of a vehicle to safely proceed through an intersection in which a defective or malfunctioning traffic control device fails to detect the vehicle and stays in the red signal stage through 2 cycles of the traffic-control device. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, Harimoto, K. Kahele, Wakai |
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SB2913
Procurement Officers; Education and Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires all government procurement officers to attend a training and development program prior to participating in or authorizing any procurement. Requires all government procurement officers to complete review training every three years. Requires all procurement officers, department heads, and their deputies, except for the administrator, to attend mandatory procurement training within ninety days of appointment. Appropriates funds. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIM, Gabbard, Ihara, K. Kahele, Riviere, Ruderman, L. Thielen |
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SB2914
Procurement Code; Exempt Contracts; Government Bodies; Reporting Requirement; State Procurement Office
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires any government body that enters into a contract that is exempt from the state procurement code pursuant to section 103D-102(b), Hawaii Revised Statutes, such as a contract for procurement of services of attorneys employed or retained to advise, represent, or provide any other legal service to the State or any of its agencies, on matters arising under the laws of another state or foreign country, or in an action brought in another state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction, when substantially all legal services are expected to be performed outside this State, and when procurement by competitive means would be impractical or not advantageous to the State, to report that contract to the State Procurement Office and Legislature. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIM, RUDERMAN, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Harimoto, Ihara, Riviere |
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SB2915
Motor Vehicles; Counterfeit Airbags; Restraint Systems
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Prohibits a person from intentionally or knowingly manufacturing, importing, installing, reinstalling, distributing, selling, or offering for sale any counterfeit supplemental restraint system component, nonfunctional airbag, or airbag that does not meet federal safety requirements. Prohibits a person from intentionally or knowingly selling, offering for sale, installing, or reinstalling in a motor vehicle any device that causes the motor vehicle's diagnostic systems to fail to warn that the motor vehicle is equipped with a counterfeit supplemental restraint system component or nonfunctional airbag or that no airbag is installed, as applicable. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIM, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Harimoto, Ihara, K. Kahele, Riviere, Ruderman, L. Thielen |
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SB2916
Cannabis; Medical Use; DOH; Authorization; Other Jurisdictions; Recognition
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Provides that persons authorized to use medical cannabis in other states and territories of the United States shall be recognized as qualifying patients for medical cannabis use in this State upon verification. Requires the Department of Health to consider authorizing similar recognition for persons authorized to use medical cannabis in another country. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIM, Dela Cruz, Ihara, K. Kahele, Riviere |
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SB2917
Affordable Housing; County-Designated Transit-Oriented Development Zone
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires a percentage of units in a housing development on public land or real property in a county-designated transit oriented development zone and under the control of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, or the Hawaii Community Development Authority to be sold or rented to low-income residents. Applies only to transfers of a leasehold interest in the public land or real property. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIM, RUDERMAN, Gabbard, Harimoto, Ihara, K. Kahele, Riviere, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
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SB2918
Emergency Management; Warnings and Alerts; United States Pacific Command
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Prohibits the Hawaii emergency management agency from issuing any alert or warning related to military matters without receiving prior approval for such an alert or warning from the United States Pacific Command. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIDANI, Gabbard, Galuteria, K. Kahele, Kouchi, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
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SB2919
Public Library Lands; Leases; BOE; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
Establishes a pilot program to generate revenue through the lease of public library lands to meet the mission of the public libraries. Establishes the library facilities fund. Requires the state librarian and board of education to report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation for the pilot program. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIDANI, S. Chang, Gabbard, Galuteria, K. Kahele, Kouchi, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
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SB2920
Department of Education; Student Records; Retention and Storage; Pilot Project; Hawaii Correctional Industries Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Department of Education to set a standard for retention of student records of not less than 100 years. Allows the Department of Education to partner with the Hawaii Correctional Industries Program to establish a three-year student records modernization pilot project. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIDANI, S. Chang, Gabbard, Galuteria, K. Kahele, Kouchi, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
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SB2921
Unclaimed Property; Public Library System
RELATING TO STATE LIBRARY SYSTEM.
Requires any money $10 or under collected by the unclaimed property program and net proceeds $10 or under from the sale of unclaimed property held in state custody for over five years to be deposited into the libraries special fund; and any money over $10 to be deposited to the credit of the state general fund. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIDANI, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Gabbard, Galuteria, K. Kahele, Kouchi, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
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SB2922
Public Education; Residential Investment Property; Visitor Accommodations; Surcharge; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to advance the State's goal of providing a quality education for the children of Hawaii by authorizing the legislature to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on residential investment property and visitor accommodations. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIDANI, S. CHANG, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, K. RHOADS, K. Kahele |
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SB2923
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Application Screening Fee
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Establishes an application screening fee that a landlord may charge an applicant to obtain information about the applicant and establishes the applicant's right to review the credit report obtained by the landlord if the applicant paid the application screening fee. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
BAKER, HARIMOTO, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, English, Espero, Galuteria, Ihara, Nishihara, Taniguchi, L. Thielen, Wakai |
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SB2924
Health Insurance; Creditable Coverage; Individual Mandate; Qualified Taxpayers
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Establishes an individual mandate for certain qualified taxpayers to sign up and maintain health insurance throughout the year, or pay a penalty on their individual income tax return. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
BAKER, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, English, Espero, Galuteria, Harimoto, Ihara, Kidani, Nishihara, Taniguchi, Wakai |
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SB2925
Practice of Behavior Analysis; School Setting; Scope of Licensure
RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS.
Clarifies the scope of licensure for individuals engaged in the practice of behavior analysis in a school setting. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
BAKER, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Wakai |
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SB2926
Dental Assistants; Certification; Dental Assisting National Board
RELATING TO DENTISTRY.
Requires all dental assistants to obtain certification from the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc., as certified dental assistants no later than July 1, 2019, or no later than one hundred twenty days after the date of employment. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
BAKER, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Espero, Gabbard, Galuteria, Green, Ihara, Nishihara, Wakai |
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SB2927
Foreclosure; Homeowners Bill of Rights; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Study
RELATING TO FORECLOSURE.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a study of the effectiveness and enforcement issues relating to the State's foreclosure statutes under chapter 667, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to determine the provisions to be included in a proposed homeowners' bill of rights. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2019. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, S. Chang, Espero, Green, Harimoto, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
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SB2928
Agriculture; Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Farm to School Program; Farm to School Grant Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM.
Establishes a farm to school grant pilot program within the Hawaii department of agriculture to provide grants to schools, early care and education centers, nonprofits, soil and water conservation districts, and food producers participating in the Hawaii farm to school program. Requires the Hawaii farm to school coordinator to submit a report to the legislature. Makes appropriations for continuance of the Hawaii farm to school program and coordinator position. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, TANIGUCHI, Baker, Espero, Harimoto, Nishihara |
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SB2929
Hawaii Spay/Neuter Council; Hawaii Spay/Neuter Special Fund; Hawaii Spay/Neuter Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF DOGS AND CATS.
Establishes the Hawaii spay/neuter council to be administratively attached to the department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes the Hawaii spay/neuter special fund. Imposes a fee on pet food to support the Hawaii spay/neuter grant program to spay and neuter dogs and cats. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, S. CHANG, ESPERO, GREEN, Nishihara, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
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SB2930
Underground Storage Tanks and Systems; Environmental Protection; Department of Health
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Requires, on or before 9/1/2018, that the department of health adopt rules for underground storage tanks and tank systems to conform with certain federal regulations and that include additional requirements for field-constructed underground storage tanks and tank systems. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, GREEN, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, S. Chang, Espero, Nishihara, Riviere, L. Thielen |
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SB2931
Dentistry; Dentists; Continuing Education; Ethics; Board of Dental Examiners
RELATING TO DENTISTRY.
Amends the ethics training requirement for dentists in the continuing education program to be six hours of ethics training within the previous two years. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
BAKER, INOUYE, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, English, Galuteria, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, Wakai |
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SB2932
Cesspools
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Short form bill. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ENGLISH |
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SB2933
Energy Resiliency; Microgrid Services Tariff
RELATING TO RESILIENCY.
Directs the public utilities commission to establish a microgrid services tariff or tariffs to encourage and facilitate the development and use of energy resilient microgrids. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2934
Energy Efficiency; Solar Water Heater Requirement; Variances
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Further restricts the criteria for variances from the requirement that all new single-family homes utilize solar water heating. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2935
DCCA; Consumer Protection; Appliance Efficiency Standards
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt state appliance efficiency standards to protect consumers. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2936
CIP; Twenty-Fourth Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-fourth senatorial district. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TOKUDA |
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SB2937
Electrical Contractors; High Voltage Work; Licensing Exemption
RELATING TO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS.
Provides an exemption to the licensing requirements for certain qualified individuals in situations when high voltage (six hundred volts or higher) electrical work is performed while employed by a Hawaii licensed electrical contractor. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TOKUDA |
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SB2938
Insurance Regulatory Variance; Insurance Commissioner
RELATING TO INSURANCE REGULATORY VARIANCE.
Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to grant variances, waivers, or no action letters with respect to specific requirements of the insurance code or its rules when certain conditions are met. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2939
Ratepayer Protection Act; Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities Board
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the public utilities commission to establish performance incentive and penalty mechanisms that directly tie electric utility revenues to the utility's achievement on performance metrics. Allows the public utilities commission to delay implementation until no later than January 1, 2020. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
S. CHANG |
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SB2940
Eminent Domain; Seawall; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EMINENT DOMAIN.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to acquire by eminent domain the seawall and the real property underneath the seawall that is located on or near the seaward boundaries of property between 2943 Kalakaua Avenue and 3019 Kalakaua Avenue. Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources for the just compensation of taking, and the repair and maintenance of the entire seawall and the real property under the seawall. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
S. CHANG |
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SB2941
Department of Human Services; Civil Legal Services; Legal Aid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LEGAL SERVICES.
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Human Services to purchase civil legal services and legal aid for low- and moderate-income persons. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
S. CHANG |
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SB2942
Women's Legislative Caucus Package; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Minimum Wages
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGES.
Increases the state minimum wage on an annual basis beginning on 1/1/2019. Requires DLIR to annually calculate, beginning in 2021, the following year's minimum wage based on a consumer price index. Repeals the tip credit. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
S. CHANG |
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SB2943
Transit-Oriented Development; Zones; Public Facilities; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ZONES.
Authorizes the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation, at the request of the Hawaii community development authority, to establish and operate transit-oriented development zone infrastructure subaccounts within the dwelling unit revolving fund for the benefit of transit-oriented development zone improvement projects within a transit-oriented development zone. Requires HCDA to develop a transit-oriented development zone improvement program to foster infrastructure development by strategically investing in public facilities. Requires the executive director of HHFDC in collaboration with the executive director of HCDA to conduct a study examining the current infrastructure of the transit-oriented development zones and the requirements necessary to upgrade the infrastructure to facilitate future transit-oriented development. Appropriates funds out of the dwelling unit revolving fund for HHFDC and HCDA to conduct an infrastructure study. Appropriates funds to HCDA for staff necessary to develop and manage the transit-oriented development zone improvement program. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
HARIMOTO, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, Kim, Nishihara, K. Rhoads, Riviere, Taniguchi |
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SB2944
Affordable Housing; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation funds to be appropriated to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to allow the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to finance various housing development and infrastructure projects. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
HARIMOTO, BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kidani, Nishihara, Riviere, Taniguchi, L. Thielen, Wakai |
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SB2945
Liquor; License; Tax Clearance
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Eliminates the requirement that the applicant for a liquor license or a renewal of a license, or in the case of a transfer of a license, both the transferor and the transferee produce either a tax clearance certificate from the Internal Revenue Service or proof of entering into an installment plan agreement with the Internal Revenue Service. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, Kim |
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SB2946
Criminal Investigations; Independent Review; Department of the Attorney General; County Prosecuting Attorneys; United States Attorneys
RELATING TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Requires the attorney general, upon referral by the county police or county prosecuting attorney, to review or initiate a review of a criminal investigation conducted by the county police or county prosecuting attorney for the purpose of providing an independent review of such criminal investigations. Authorizes the attorney general to refer the review of criminal investigations to another party, as appropriate. Sets forth deadlines for the reviews. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
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SB2947
Public Records; Disclosure; Disciplinary Action
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires law enforcement agencies to disclose to the legislature the identity of an officer upon the officer's 2nd suspension in a 5-year period or discharge. Requires disclosure under the Uniform Information Practices Act after an officer's 2nd suspension in a 5-year period. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, TOKUDA |
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SB2948
Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; First-Time Offenders; Conviction; Expungement
RELATING TO CONVICTIONS.
Allows first-time offenders convicted of misdemeanor operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant offenses in which no persons were injured to expunge the offense from their record if they maintain a clean criminal history record for ten years following the conviction. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
L. THIELEN (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2949
Condominiums; Common Expense Payments
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies the powers of condominium associations regarding the deduction and application of a portion of an owner's common expense payments to unpaid late fees, legal fees, fines, and interest. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GALUTERIA, INOUYE, Dela Cruz, Kim, Nishihara, Wakai |
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SB2950
Condominiums; Association of Unit Owners; Official Records; Access to Records; Website
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires condominium unit owners' associations to keep additional records and take further actions to make such records available for examination by unit owners and owners' authorized agents. Requires associations to make required documents, records, and information available to owners and owners' authorized agents on a protected internet site. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GALUTERIA, INOUYE, Dela Cruz, Kim, Nishihara, Taniguchi, Wakai |
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SB2951
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Small Business; County Council; Nomination; Heeia; Kalaeloa; Kakaako
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Clarifies the interests that must be represented by members of the HCDA representing community development districts. Requires the senate president and the speaker of the house of representatives to nominate representatives of the several community development districts to the HCDA, and requires those representatives to be nominated only as a resident representative or a small business owner or nonprofit organization representative, but not both. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GALUTERIA, INOUYE, Baker, Dela Cruz, Kim, Nishihara, Taniguchi, Wakai |
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SB2952
Queen Lili‘uokalani Day; Labor Day
RELATING TO QUEEN LILI‘UOKALANI DAY.
Establishes Queen Lili‘uokalani Day on the first Monday in the month of September each year, rather than on September 2, in order to coincide with Labor Day. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GALUTERIA, ENGLISH, GABBARD, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, SHIMABUKURO, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Taniguchi, Wakai |
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SB2953
HCDA; Private Street, Highway, or Thoroughfare; County Standards
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Requires certain private streets, highways, or thoroughfares in a development district of the HCDA to conform to county construction and maintenance standards. Requires owners of private streets, highways, or thoroughfares in a development district to be responsible for the costs of conforming and maintaining the private roads to county standards. Authorizes private civil injunctive actions in the circuit courts to enforce compliance. Repeal on 6/30/2023. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GALUTERIA, INOUYE, Dela Cruz, Nishihara, Taniguchi, Wakai |
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SB2954
CIP; Nineteenth Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINETEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the nineteenth senatorial district. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ESPERO |
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SB2955
Zero-Emission Vehicles; Rental Motor Vehicles; Lessors
RELATING TO ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES.
Requires rental motor vehicle lessors with more than two hundred light duty passenger vehicles, to expedite the incorporation of zero-emission vehicles into the lessor's fleet by 2025. Requires all rental motor vehicle lessors to report a list of the make, model, license plate number, and fuel type of each rental motor vehicle in the lessor's fleet to the Director of the Commerce and Consumer Affairs. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ESPERO, INOUYE, Harimoto |
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SB2956
Ratepayer Protection Act; Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities
RELATING TO THE HAWAII RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT.
Requires, on or before 1/1/2020, the public utilities commission to establish performance incentive and penalty mechanisms that directly tie electric utility revenues to the utility's achievement on performance metrics. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ESPERO |
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SB2957
International Moon Base Alliance
RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL MOON BASE ALLIANCE.
Supports the development and operation of the international moon base alliance to help guide the design and construction of the prototype Moon base on the island of Hawaii. Requires the alliance to conduct its first organizational teleconference by August 1, 2018, and submit a strategic plan for the prototype Moon base to the governor and legislature before commencement of the 2019 Session. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ESPERO, Baker, Galuteria, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
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SB2958
Housing; DHS; Puuhonua Homeless Villages Pilot Program ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes within the Department of Human Services a Puuhonua Homeless Villages Pilot Program and requires DHS to identify lands for the pilot program. Waives applicable state and county permitting and approval fees. Exempts the State from claims arising out of the provision of housing or services to homeless persons. Provides immunity from civil liability to volunteers and state employees who provide housing or services to homeless persons. Appropriates funds. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ESPERO, KIM, Wakai |
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SB2959
Condominiums; Fire Sprinklers
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Allows a condominium board to borrow money for the installation of equipment for the health and safety of residents in the event of a legislative mandate without the consent of owners where at least twenty percent of owners reside outside of the United States. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
IHARA, BAKER, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, TOKUDA, Kim, Taniguchi, Wakai |
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SB2960
Chief Information Officer; Information Technology Steering Committee
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Makes the state chief information officer subject to hiring and dismissal by the information technology steering committee, rather than the governor, and removes the chief information officer as chair of the information technology steering committee. Requires the information technology steering committee to elect a chairperson from among themselves. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, DELA CRUZ, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, Baker, S. Chang, Galuteria, K. Kahele, Kidani, Nishihara |
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SB2961
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Public Information and Education Program; Tourism and Tourism-Related Problems; Career Training Program; Salaries
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Repeals the Hawaii tourism authority's authority to establish an information and education program to inform the public on tourism and tourism-related problems and its authority to encourage the development of tourism educational training and career counseling programs. Makes the salaries of officers, agents, a sports coordinator, and employees in accordance with chapters 76 and 78, HRS. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, S. Chang, Espero, Galuteria, Kidani, K. Rhoads, Riviere, Taniguchi |
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SB2962
Divorce; Division of Property; Military Disability Benefits
RELATING TO DIVORCE.
Disallows a court, when dividing property upon the dissolution of a marriage, from considering military disability benefits or from indemnifying or awarding the veteran's spouse for waivers or reductions in military pay related to disability benefits. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
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SB2963
Transient Accommodations; Vacation Rentals; Counties; Enforcement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
Provides that a county shall be eligible to receive $1,000,000 from the State for the purpose of enforcing all applicable laws and ordinances relating to transient accommodations, provided that no funds shall be released to a county until it has satisfactorily complied with specified conditions. Makes an appropriation from TAT revenues. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, ESPERO, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, Taniguchi |
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SB2964
Marine Plastic Debris; Microplastic; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Requires department of land and natural resources to collect marine plastic debris. Requires counties to dispose of marine plastic debris collected by the department of land and natural resources or by volunteers. Appropriates funds. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
RIVIERE, ESPERO, KIM, RUDERMAN |
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SB2965
Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Initiative; Nature-based Solutions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTION INITIATIVE.
Requires the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaption commission to identify, utilize, and maintain nature-based solutions in its climate change mitigation and adaption efforts at the regional, state, and local levels. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
RIVIERE, KIM, RUDERMAN, Espero, Kidani, Taniguchi |
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SB2966
Female Genital Mutilation; Penal Code; County Prosecutors; Judiciary; DOH; Annual Report
RELATING TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.
Establishes the class B felony offense of prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation. Requires prosecuting attorneys of the respective counties to keep annual statistics on cases involving prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation and the Judiciary's administrative director of the courts to annually compile and report these statistics to the legislature. Requires the Department of Health to design and implement a plan for raising awareness about, preventing, and treating female genital mutilation and to report regularly to the legislature on plan implementation. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
SHIMABUKURO, Inouye, K. Kahele, Riviere |
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SB2967
Transient Accommodations Tax; Transient Accommodations Broker; Online Advertisements; Homeless Initiatives; Special Fund
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
Exempts transient accommodations brokers from paying the Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) unless the broker is also an operator. Amends the definitions of local contact and transient accommodations broker. Requires an online advertisement for a transient accommodation made through a transient accommodations broker to contain the TAT registration number and general excise tax license number of the owner. Appropriates certain TAT funds to the transient accommodations homeless initiative special fund to be used for homeless initiatives. Creates a special fund. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
SHIMABUKURO, K. Kahele |
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SB2968
General Excise Tax; Rental Collection Agreements; Nonresident Owners; Withholding of Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires a person authorized to collect rent on behalf of the nonresident owner of real property located in the State to withhold the general excise tax due on rents collected. Requires nonresident owners who receive rents attributable to real property located in the State to enter into a rent collection agreement. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, S. Chang, K. Kahele |
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SB2969
Special Management Areas; Development; Single-family Residences
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Reduces the size threshold for a single-family residence that is not part of a larger development to be deemed a "development" for purposes of the Special Management Areas Law. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, S. Chang, K. Kahele |
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SB2970
Hawaiian Language; Department of Education; Ka Papahana Kaiapuni Program; University of Hawai‘i; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, and Ka Papahana Kaiapuni program to collaborate to establish professional qualifications and develop training programs for the Ka Papahana Kaiapuni program's staff. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
K. KAHELE, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, KIDANI, S. Chang, Kim |
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SB2971
Veterans Treatment Court; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VETERANS TREATMENT COURT.
Appropriates funds to the veterans treatment court on the island of Hawaii. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
K. KAHELE, GALUTERIA, GREEN, INOUYE, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN |
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SB2972
Banyan Drive Hawai‘i Redevelopment Agency; Environmental Impact Studies; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to allocate twenty-five per cent of revenues collected from commercial properties within the Banyan Drive redevelopment area to the Banyan Drive Hawai‘i redevelopment agency. Appropriates funds from the special land and development fund to assist the county of Hawai‘i in conducting the necessary environmental impact studies necessary to complete its redevelopment plan for the Banyan Drive redevelopment area. Requires matching funds from the county of Hawai‘i. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
K. KAHELE, DELA CRUZ, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, KIM, WAKAI, K. Rhoads |
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SB2973
Tropic Care; Medical Services; DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TROPIC CARE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Tropic Care program of the United States Department of Defense to provide free medical care to individuals in rural areas. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
K. KAHELE, GALUTERIA, INOUYE |
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SB2974
Uniform Certificate of Title for Vessels Act; Vessel Titling
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR VESSELS ACT.
Requires certain vessel owners to apply for a certificate of title within twenty days of becoming an owner or within twenty days of establishing principal use of the vessel in waters of the State. Establishes what information is required to be included in an application for a certificate of title; how to deal with transfer of vessel ownership and title; rights of a secured party; and rights of a purchaser other than a secured party. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
K. RHOADS |
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SB2975
Constitutional Amendment; Rights of Victims of Crime (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF CRIME.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide victims of crime with specific rights related to the criminal justice process. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
K. RHOADS |
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SB2976
Capital Improvement Projects; Thirteenth Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirteenth senatorial district. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
K. RHOADS |
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SB2977
Climate Change; Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Tourism
RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
Instructs the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to assess the effects of tourism on climate change and publish a report on its findings. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
RUDERMAN, BAKER, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Espero, Harimoto, Ihara, Kim, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
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SB2978
Marijuana; Cannabis; Schedule III Drug
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes and Hawaii Administrative Rules to substitute references to "marijuana" with "cannabis". Reschedules cannabis from a schedule I drug to a schedule III drug. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
RUDERMAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Espero, Ihara, Kim |
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SB2979
Corrections; Inmate Transfer; Out-of-State Correctional Institutions; Private Correctional Facilities
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Limits the Director of Public Safety's ability to transfer convicted felons to any federal correctional institution or a correctional institution in another state to only those felons incarcerated for violent crimes under HRS section 351-32. Requires that all felons incarcerated in an out-of-state correctional institution or an out-of-state federal correctional institution for a crime that is not a violent crime under HRS section 351-32 be returned to Hawaii no later than July 1, 2020. Repeals the Governor's authority to negotiate or contract for expansion or construction of private correctional facilities. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
RUDERMAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Espero, Harimoto, Ihara, Inouye, Kim, Taniguchi |
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SB2980
Rent; Dwelling Units; Base Rate
RELATING TO RENT.
Establishes that effective January 1, 2019, rent for all residential dwelling units shall be established at an amount equal to the amount of rent charged for the same dwelling unit in 2015 and shall not be increased more than three per cent annually or three per cent per lease term. Establishes that each county may adjust rents to a fair rental value for specific areas in each county. Establishes that for any residential dwelling unit for which rent was not collected in 2015, the county shall determine the effective base rent for the dwelling unit. Requires each county to establish a process for granting exemptions from the rent control requirements for those property owners who have invested an unspecified amount to improve or upgrade a residential dwelling unit to meets codes. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
RUDERMAN, INOUYE, S. Chang, Ihara |
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SB2981
Hawaii Right to Farm Act; Subsistence Farming
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Clarifies that "subsistence farming" is included as a protected activity under the Hawaii Right to Farm Act. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
RUDERMAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, Harimoto, Ihara, Inouye, K. Kahele, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, L. Thielen |
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SB2982
ERS; Peace Corps; Credited Service
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Expands credited service in the ERS by adding volunteer service in the Peace Corps to both membership service and prior service. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GREEN, Galuteria, Kim, Ruderman |
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SB2983
Retirement Age of Justices and Judges; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO RAISE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to raise the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from seventy years to seventy-five years. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
GREEN, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, K. RHOADS |
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SB2984
DHHL; Lessees; Waitlists
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Excludes from any waiting list maintained by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands any lessee or successor who sells or transfers their lease on a tract of Hawaiian home lands. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, TOKUDA, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, L. Thielen |
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SB2985
Sunscreen; Personal Care Products; Oxybenzone; Octinoxate; Coral Reefs
RELATING TO PRESERVING CORAL REEFS.
Prohibits the sale of sunscreen or personal care products that contain oxybenzone or octinoxate in Hawaii, beginning 1/1/2023. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, RUDERMAN, L. THIELEN, TOKUDA, Galuteria, Ihara, Nishihara, K. Rhoads |
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SB2986
Jason Flatt Act; Suicide Prevention Training; School Personnel
RELATING TO SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING.
Requires two hours of annual in-service training in suicide prevention for all teachers, principals, and school counselors. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, TOKUDA, Harimoto, Ihara, K. Kahele, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
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SB2987
Aeronautics; Administrative Rules; Penalties
RELATING TO AERONAUTICS.
Replaces criminal penalties for certain airport offenses addressed in the laws relating to aeronautics or in certain administrative rules or orders issued pursuant thereto, with a civil penalty. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
ENGLISH (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2988
Kupuna; Caregivers Program; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO KUPUNA CARE.
Appropriates $4,000,000 for the full implementation and sustainability of the Kupuna Caregivers Program. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to submit a report to the Legislature prior to each regular session that details program outcomes. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, HARIMOTO, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS |
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SB2989
Low-Income Household Renters Tax Credit; Family Assessment Center; Housing Homeless Children Rental Assistance Pilot Program
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Expands eligibility and credit amount of the low income-household renters' income tax credit. Appropriates funds for the continued administration of the family assessment center for homeless families and for a housing homeless children rental assistance pilot program. Exempts adoption of interim rules and procurement of services by federally-certified financial counselors from chapters 91 and 103F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, respectively. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, S. CHANG, K. RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
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SB2990
Paid Family Leave; DLIR; Insurance; Task Force; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish paid family leave for all workers by 1/1/2023. Authorizes the department to adopt interim rules. Establishes the paid family leave implementation task force to assist the department and report to the Legislature. Establishes a paid family leave special fund. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TOKUDA, BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, Galuteria, Kidani |
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SB2991
Eleventh Senatorial District; Capital Improvement Projects; General Obligation Bonds; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 11th Senatorial District. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TANIGUCHI |
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SB2992
Campaign Finance Law; Advertisements
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Clarifies that the definition of "advertisement" as it relates to campaign finance law does not include signs, banners, bumper stickers, and other sundry items. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TANIGUCHI |
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SB2993
Employment Practices; Discriminatory Practices
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Clarifies that Hawaii's anti-discrimination law does not prohibit or prevent an employer, employment agency, or labor organization from refusing to hire or refer or from discharging an individual for reasons unrelated to unlawful discriminatory practices. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2994
Public Safety; Workplace Violence; Restraining Orders
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Allows an employer to seek a temporary restraining order and injunction against further harassment of an employee or invitee who may be harassed at the employer's premises or worksite. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2995
Vehicles; DLNR; DOCARE; Hawaii County ($)
RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds to upgrade the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement's trucks currently in use in Hawaii county. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, K. KAHELE, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
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SB2996
Tourism; Transportation; Aeronautics; Hawaii Airports Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN AIRPORTS CORPORATION.
Authorizes the establishment of the Hawaii airports corporation within the department of transportation for administrative purposes. Sets out appointment of members to the board of directors and powers and duties of the Hawaii airport corporation. Transfers the aeronautics functions of DOT to the Hawaii airports corporation by the established transfer completion date agreed upon by Hawaii airports corporation, the director of transportation, and the governor, which shall be no later than July 1, 2021. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, HARIMOTO, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Dela Cruz, K. Rhoads, Wakai |
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SB2997
Department of Education; Federal Grants; Report
RELATING TO EDUCATION GRANTS.
Requires the department of education to prepare a report identifying any unused federal funds. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, BAKER, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI |
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SB2998
CIP; Fourteenth Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourteenth senatorial district. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIM |
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SB2999
Taxation; Amnesty; Transient Accommodations; Vacation Rentals; Taxation; Transient Accommodations Brokers; Tax Collection Agents; General Excise Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a 1-time amnesty program for certain delinquent tax obligations. Allows transient accommodations brokers to register as a tax collection agent on behalf of all of its operators and plan managers. Requires registered tax collection agent's operators and plan managers to obtain a GET license and TAT registration. Requires registered tax collection agents to file periodic and annual GET and TAT returns. Requires that each periodic return be accompanied by an electronic cover sheet containing required information. Requires all registered tax collection agents to inquire with their operators and plan managers whether the transient accommodation is in compliance with all pertinent state and county land use and tax laws. Requires the operator or plan manager to provide verification of and a statement confirming compliance with state and county land use laws in the form of a written certification, verification, or permit, as applicable, issued by the appropriate county agency. Requires a transient accommodations broker to remove an advertisement for a transient accommodation upon notice that the property is not in compliance with state law or county ordinance. Authorizes counties to disgorge profits obtained through unfair or unlawful business practices. Authorizes counties to adopt ordinances to amortize or phase out transient vacation rental units. Authorizes disclosure of GET and TAT returns to authorized county officials. Allocates an unspecified percentage of GET and TAT tax revenues to the counties, contingent upon establishment of a process to provide verification of compliance by an operator or plan manager with county land use laws. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
DELA CRUZ, BAKER, Wakai |
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SB3000
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Research and Development Program; Research and Development Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INNOVATION BUSINESS.
Establishes the research and development program in the Hawaii technology development corporation to help Hawaii-based small businesses collaborate with commercial partners to further refine and optimize research and development performed in Hawaii. Establishes the research and development special fund. Appropriates funds for the purposes of the research and development program. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIDANI, ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, Harimoto, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kim, Taniguchi |
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SB3001
Alternate Energy Research and Development Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Establishes an Alternative Energy Research and Development Pilot Program and appropriates moneys for grants under the pilot program. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIDANI, ENGLISH, INOUYE, S. Chang, Galuteria, Harimoto, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kim, Kouchi, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
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SB3002
Libraries; Notary Services; Exemption; Fee
RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
Authorizes public libraries to perform the services of a notary public for a fee. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIDANI, HARIMOTO, IHARA, KIM, Dela Cruz, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
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SB3003
School-Based Health; Department of Education; Department of Health; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL BASED HEALTH.
Appropriates funds for positions to increase school-health coordination for and among the Department of Education, Department of Health, and Department of Human Services. Establishes evidence-based screenings and assessment for school vision, oral health, and behavioral health. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIDANI, BAKER, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, INOUYE, K. Kahele |
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SB3004
University of Hawaii; Smoking; Tobacco; Electronic Smoking Devices; Prohibition
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits tobacco use and smoking, including the use of electronic smoking devices, by any person on the premises of UH. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIDANI, BAKER, HARIMOTO, Dela Cruz, Galuteria, Inouye, K. Kahele |
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SB3005
Taxation; Small Business; Research and Development; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for small business research and development activities within the State. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIM, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Harimoto, Ihara, Riviere, L. Thielen |
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SB3006
State Building Codes; Alternative Codes
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
Requires state projects to be designed and constructed using an alternative code that is most cost effective to a project, subject to certain conditions, including health and safety. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIM, BAKER, ENGLISH, ESPERO, GREEN, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, Ihara, Nishihara, Ruderman, Wakai |
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SB3007
Department of Airports; Department of Transportation; Aeronautics; Transfer of Functions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS.
Establishes the department of airports. Transfers the airport and aeronautics functions of DOT to the department of airports by the established transfer completion date agreed upon by the director of airports, the director of transportation, and the governor. Appropriates funds. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
KIM, DELA CRUZ, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, GREEN, HARIMOTO, RUDERMAN, Baker, S. Chang, English, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, K. Rhoads, Riviere, Taniguchi, L. Thielen, Wakai |
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SB3008
Payday Lending; Small Dollar Loans; Small Dollar Lenders; Licensure; Requirements
RELATING TO PAYDAY LENDING.
Transitions from lump sum deferred deposit transactions to installment-based small dollar loan transactions. Specifies various consumer protection requirements for small dollar loans. Beginning January 1, 2019, requires licensure for small dollar lenders that offer small dollar loans to consumers. Specifies licensing requirements for small dollar lenders. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
BAKER, ESPERO, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, English, Harimoto, Ihara, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
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SB3009
Highways; Rental Motor Vehicle User Charge; Pilot Project
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Creates a supplemental rental motor vehicle user fee of $4.50 per day to be levied, assessed, and collected for rental motor vehicles rented from a rental motor vehicle concession located in any medium-hub airport serving a county that includes at least 3 islands inhabited by permanent residents. Uses revenues to pay for certain highway projects. Requires the Director of Transportation to cease collecting the supplemental rental motor vehicle fee upon completion of the specified highway projects. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, K. Kahele, Kidani |
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SB3010
Dental Health; Virtual Dental Home; Hawaii Medicaid Dental Program; Telehealth; Covered Procedures
RELATING TO DENTAL HEALTH.
Supports the sustainability of the Hawaii virtual dental home pilot projects by ensuring providers who use certain telehealth procedures and apply caries arresting medications are reimbursed for doing so and clarifying that, for purposes of billing and payment, procedures performed using certain telehealth technologies are equivalent to those procedures performed in person. |
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1/24/2018- Passed First Reading. |
BAKER, ESPERO, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, English, K. Kahele |
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SB3011
State Capitol; DAGS; PSD; Security; Improvements; Parking; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE CAPITOL.
Directs DAGS to work with PSD and others to plan and implement security improvements at the state capitol. Requires DAGS to reassign use of certain parking stalls within the state capitol area. Appropriates funds to DAGS and PSD. |
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1/24/2018- Introduced. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB3012
Income Tax Credit; Cesspool Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Disallows the tax credit for cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection for taxpayers whose adjusted gross income exceeds certain amounts. Amends the definition of "qualified cesspool" to include cesspools located an unspecified distance from a shoreline. Extends the repeal date of the tax credit to an unspecified date. |
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1/24/2018- Introduced. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB3013
Water Carriers; Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity; Exemption
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Amends the specific findings that must be included prior to the public utilities commission making a finding of public convenience or necessary or issuing an authorization. Authorizes an exemption for cargo to be moved on an alternate carrier, if certain conditions are met. |
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1/24/2018- Introduced. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB3014
Public Works; Apprenticeship Agreement
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Clarifies requirements for public works projects for a bidder who is a party to an apprenticeship agreement. |
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1/24/2018- Introduced. |
TOKUDA |
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